BALLOT 101
THE 2026 PRIMARY CAMPAIGN SEASON HAS BEGUN!
Attend our Q&A events and meet the candidates who will be on the ballot for the June 23rd Primary!
NYC ELECTION PROCESS
From beginning to end, this is the process we go through to build the ballot , get out the vote & get our candidates over the finish line!
FEDERAL, STATE, CITY, LOCAL: Anyone interested in running for City or State office or a Democratic County Committee position can look up the term limits & election schedule. Or, join a local Democratic Club, like UCD... let the Executive Board know you are interested in running. More at VOTE.nyc.
INTERVIEW, DISCUSS & VOTE TO ENDORSE: Democratic Clubs, like UCD, interview & discuss the candidates. Together, the club members, leaders, State Committee Member Nobles Crawford & State Senator Robert Jackson decide who we would like to endorse, who will represent our community best.
PETITION TIME: "The Green Petition Sheets"... every candidate needs to collect signatures to get on the ballot. There are no exceptions! You can volunteer to carry petition sheets for a candidate. Be sure to sign a petition sheet from your Electoral District (E.D.) to support local candidates!
ASSEMBLY DISTRICT MAPS
BUILD THE BALLOT: The Board of Elections will announce who received enough signatures to be included on the ballot in the June Primary. Candidates & volunteers will encourage everyone to vote in the Primary Election. Support your community by voting/participating in local elections!
GET OUT THE VOTE: Candidates & volunteers will be out on the streets after the Primary, ensuring we do our best to Get Out The Vote! We throw events & fundraise for candidates. We have a lot of fun during G.O.T.V. season for the Nov election.
THE FINISH LINE: The Board of Elections will announce who won the election. We can visit B.O.E. offices to observe and volunteer to cure ballots too. Sometimes the election is too close to call, and we will have a run-off election.
JOIN US
It's a lot of work, getting people on the ballot and encouraging people to vote. But it can be a lot of fun too. The more volunteers we have the less we each have to do, individually. Join us in spreading the word about our elections and find lasting friendships with your neighbors.
We have a democracy, "if you can keep it". To participate with us in the electoral process, become a volunteer. Sign a green sheet, and help someone get on the ballot. Vote for local candidates, and have a voice in our county. Vote for Judicial Delegates, and choose the judges you want on the ballot.
We hope you will join us!
WHAT IS ON THE BALLOT IN 2026?
PRIMARY : JUNE 23
In Northern Manhattan we will vote for:
US CONGRESS
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GOVERNOR
STATE COMPTROLLER
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NY SENATOR
NY ASSEMBLY
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SUPREME & CIVIL COURT
Find your County Committee Representative & Judicial Delegates to find out how to get informed about the 2026 June Primary & November election.
CANDIDATE FORUM!
Join us at our first Candidate Forum! Meet the candidates running for Congress in our district alongside your friends and neighbors, and get answers to your questions.
BRUSH UP ON THE DUTIES OF CONGRESS!
Know before you go! Let's make sue we ask great questions to find the most qualified candidate to represent us.
- Legislation: Introducing, debating, and voting on bills to create federal laws, which must pass both the House and Senate to become law.
- Representation: Serving as the voice for their constituents, advocating for their district's interests in Washington, D.C..
- Constituent Services (Casework): Helping citizens resolve issues with federal agencies like the IRS, Social Security, or the State Department.
- Oversight: Monitoring and investigating the Executive Branch and federal programs.
- Budget & Finance: Passing the federal budget, levying taxes, and borrowing money.
- National Security: Declaring war, maintaining the military, and approving treaties (Senate only).
- Committees: Members serve on specialized committees (e.g., finance, agriculture, defense) to focus on specific policy areas,
- In Washington: Attending sessions, meeting with advocates, working in committees, and with their staff.
- In their District/State: Meeting with local officials, business leaders, and residents to understand their concerns.
- House: Represents specific districts, elected every two years; initiates revenue bills and impeachment proceedings.
- Senate: Represents entire states, elected for six-year terms; provides "advice and consent" on presidential nominations and treaties.
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