We’re standing at a crossroads in our political history. Tomorrow’s election will determine the future of our country, state and city for the next four years and beyond. Never has it been more important that every eligible voter turn out to vote.
This year, we’re predicting record numbers of first time voters in the city: The NYC Board of Elections received nearly 204,000 new voter registration forms between October 1 and 15 alone. If you have recently moved due to foreclosure, you are still allowed to vote. If anyone gives you trouble, you can fill out a paper ballot.
As a member of the NYC Voter Assistance Commission, I want every new voter to know that even if you registered a while ago, you may not yet be entered into the system. But you can still vote! If you are a new voter, you should proceed to the local polling site in your election district, even if you haven’t received a notification in the mail, and fill out a paper ballot. The polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm, and you can find more information about your local polling site here.
Don’t get discouraged. Don’t let anyone turn you away from the polls – fill out a paper ballot at your polling site, and be persistent in casting your ballot. The lines may be long, and the polling stations may be crowded, but you can make your voice heard by at least filling out a paper ballot and insisting that you have a right to cast your vote. Also, if you see an elderly person on a long line, let them go ahead of you.
We need every New Yorker to play their part in this election, so get out to your local polling station tomorrow and make your voice heard.
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