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New York State Legislative Advocacy
When we fight, we win.
Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting, & Expanding Voting Options
Our democracy works best when every voter can cast their ballot and be heard. Common Cause is making sure voters have options on how to cast a ballot.
In our democracy, our vote is our voice and every voter across the country deserves a say in the people and policies that impact their lives. That is why we are advocating for proven and secure ways to make voting more convenient for eligible Americans, including:
- Vote-by-Mail: Letting eligible voters send in their ballots via the USPS,
- Early Voting: Giving voters extra days before Election Day to cast their ballot,
- Voting Dropboxes: Allowing voters to place their ballots in secure local receptacles ahead of Election Day.
Reforms like these make elections more accessible while keeping them fair and safe.
What We’re Doing
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New York’s Voting Systems and Elections Administration
Modernizing our elections makes them secure and efficient, saving New Yorkers money and safeguarding our votes.
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Share your story: How do extremist anti-voter laws impact your ability to vote?
Extremists at every level of government are coming after our most fundamental and sacred right – our right to vote.
We won’t stand by while they gut our rights and block us from the ballot to steal more power for themselves.
Share your story: how would these anti-voter laws prevent you or your loved ones from participating in our elections?
We won’t stand by while they gut our rights and block us from the ballot to steal more power for themselves.
Share your story: how would these anti-voter laws prevent you or your loved ones from participating in our elections?
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Related Resources
Letter
Letter to New York’s Legislative Leaders on Trump’s Voting and Elections Executive Order
Common Cause New York, NAACP, 32BJ SEIU and 30+ Groups Urge Albany to Resist Trump's Assault on Voting Rights.
"New York has made significant progress in recent years to modernize and strengthen our election system… We will not allow those hard-won gains to be rolled back by an illegal and politically motivated Executive Order."
"New York has made significant progress in recent years to modernize and strengthen our election system… We will not allow those hard-won gains to be rolled back by an illegal and politically motivated Executive Order."
Report
People Love it: Experience with Early Voting
Press
Press Release
Common Cause/NY Encourages New Yorkers to Get out the Early Vote!
"Early voting is a game changer for New Yorkers: they no longer have to choose between work or voting – it's a win win. We are encouraging all voters in these 2 districts to cast their ballots, whether it's early in person, by mail, absentee, or on Election Day. All methods are safe and secure, and we encourage everyone to get out that vote!" said Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause/NY.
Press Release
Common Cause/NY Applauds Senate For Passing Vote by Mail, Assembly Advances the Bill
"Common Cause/NY applauds the New York State Senate for passing this hugely important pro-voter reform that will establish a universal vote by mail system, and we're encouraged to see the Assembly advancing the bill as well. Allowing New Yorkers to vote by mail increases voter turnout in harder to reach populations, including young people and voters of color. We know vote by mail works: New York did it successfully in 2020 when faced with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a non-partisan, voting rights organization with decades of experience, Common...
Press Release
NY Electeds, Election Commissioners + CC/NY Call to Expand Absentee Voting + Consolidate Primary Amid COVID-19
Today, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi, Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou, New York State Board of Elections Co-Chair Douglas A. Kellner, Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny, and Susan Lerner of Common Cause/NY joined together to urge New York lawmakers to expand absentee voting in New York, as well as consolidate the April 28th presidential and village primaries and special elections, to the legislative and congressional primaries on June 23rd...