YOUR VOTE, YOUR POWER
Callen-Lorde Voting Guide
Across the country, our LGBTQ+ communities are facing unprecedented threats to our health due to harmful and ill-informed policies. In 2023, over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in state legislatures. Many of these bills have stalled because communities are fighting back, evidence that we can build power through our vote.
There is a critical election this year, and it is not just a Presidential election. In New York State for example, every member of the legislature is up for election. These races shape critical policies on housing, healthcare, and workers’ rights.
Your vote is your power. Get registered to vote, encourage others in your circle to register, pledge to vote, and join us in shaping a better New York.
Key Dates
New York | New Jersey | |
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Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot | October 26, 2024 | via mail: October 6, 2024 via electronic request: November 1, 2024 |
Voter Registration Deadline | October 26, 2024 | October 15, 2024 |
Early Voting | October 26 - November 3, 2024 | October 26, 2024 - November 3, 2024 |
Deadline to Return Absentee Ballot | November 5, 2024 | November 5, 2024 |
Election Day | November 5, 2024 | November 5, 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if need to update my voter registration? When is election day? When does early voting start? Do I need an ID to vote in person? What is the difference between a mail-in-ballot and an absentee ballot?
Get OUT the Vote
Join Callen-Lorde’s Care with Action program and pledge to vote this November! By signing up, you’ll become part of a movement dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ health and ensuring every vote counts for our community’s future.
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Know Your Voting Rights
- Guide to NY Voter Registration Form
- New York Voter ID Guidelines
- Request NYC Absentee Ballot
- Request NY Absentee Ballot
- Voting as a college student
- Voting While Trans
- Know Your Voting Rights
