Civic & Voter Participation

Civic Participation  |  Electoral Reform  |  Voter Education  |  Voter Mobilization  |  Voter Registration  |  Upcoming Elections  |  More Topics Civic Participation Active civic participation provides the foundation for ensuring that the needs of immigrant and refugee communities are addressed in city, state, and federal policies. For more than a decade, the NYIC and its partners have worked to involve more and more immigrant New Yorkers in civic and electoral processes, resulting in hundreds of thousands of engaged and informed new immigrant voters. Click here to find your elected official! > Involving Immigrant New Yorkers in Civic and Electoral Processes <back to top > Electoral Reform The NYIC advocates for immigrant voters' particular needs within the larger voting reform effort that seeks improved Election Day operations, expanded voter outreach and information, and improved poll worker training. The NYIC is active in NY State election reform efforts and the HAVA implementation process. > NYIC's Electoral Reform Efforts <back to top > Voter Education > 2004 'How to Vote' Script > Know Your Rights as a New Citizen Voter > Voter Education Pamphlet: Use the Power of Your Vote to Make Life Better in Your Community! <back to top > Voter Mobilization As we approach the crucial 2008 elections for President, Congress, State Senate and State Assembly, the NYIC is gearing up to ensure that immigrant voices and concerns are at the center of the political debate and that immigrant votes are mobilized for the upcoming elections. > 2004 Voter Campaign: Immigrant Votes Making the Difference > 2004 Voter Campaign Partners <back to top > The NYIC continues to generate momentum toward political empowerment through its sustained nonpartisan voter mobilization campaigns. Building on its landmark success in informing and motivating immigrant voters through its historic 200,000 in 2000 Campaign and successive efforts hinging on elections since 2001, the NYIC unites immigrant organizations committed to building their electoral power through collective efforts. In this crucial election year, the NYIC’s "Democracy in Action!" Campaign promises to be its largest and most effective mobilization effort. For more information on the "Democracy in Action!" Campaign or to get involved, please contact Alan Kaplan at extension 236. > 2004 Voter Campaign: Immigrant Votes Making the Difference > 2004 Voter Campaign Partners <back to top > Voter Mobilization Calendar of Events October 12th Last day to register to vote in the 2007 judicial elections. October 24th, 3-5pm, the NYIC Conference Room Meeting of the Civic and Voter Engagement working group. Dr. John Mollenkopf will present his findings from the 2006 Democracy in Action! campaign. We will also begin planning for the 2008 elections. Please come and help us make the immigrant vote a driving force for change in New York State! November 6th, 2007 ELECTION DAY 2007 November 16th, 2007 Youth Organizing and Civic Engagement Forum February 5th, 2008 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY > 2004 Voter Campaign: Immigrant Votes Making the Difference > 2004 Voter Campaign Partners <back to top > Voter Registration The NYIC builds immigrant voting power through its nationally-known New Citizen Voter Registration Project. The largest voter registration project in New York State and the most successful initiative of its kind in the country, the volunteer-run project has registered more than 240,000 new citizens to vote over the past eight years. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP US REGISTER NEW AMERICANS AT THE BROOKLYN COURTHOUSE! Please contact Sasha Chavkin to volunteer. > New Citizen Voter Registration Project > Q&A: New Citizen Voter Registration Project > NYS Voter Registration Form Instructions <back to top > Upcoming Elections PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2008 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2008 GENERAL ELECTION DAY: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2007 VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007 > Know Your Rights as a New Citizen Voter > 2005 Election Dates, Offices, and Voter Registration Deadlines <back to top > More Topics Coming soon! <back to top > What's Hot > Candidates for Mayor Spell Out Positions on Immigrant Issues more Press Releases > Candidates for Mayor Spell Out Positions on Immigrant Issues > State Senate Chaos Threatens Key Immigrant Reforms > Citizenship Summit Highlights Importance of Immigrant Integration & Citizenship Services in NYS > A Thousand Immigrants Rally at City Hall more Issue Backgrounders > Priority New York State Legislation for 2009 > 2010 Albany Advocacy Day - 2010 State Budget and Legislative Priorities (Full Version) > 2010 Albany Advocacy Day - 2010 State Budget and Legislative Priorities more Testimonies > Testimony Before the New York State Senate Task Force on New Americans Regarding Electoral Access more Reports > Backlogs Block the Road to Citizenship and Voting more ISSUE AREAS   Civic & Voter Participation   Education   English Language Literacy   Health Access   Housing   Immigration Law   Civil Rights & Liberties   Language Access   Public Benefits   Workers' Issues   Driver's Licenses   Disaster Relief   City & State Budget

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