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Getting Ready to Vote in 2023

In 2023, NYC voters will go to the polls to vote for their City Council Member.  City Council members represent you in local government.  They can have a big impact on your local community.

In addition, the following offices will also be on the ballot: District Attorney (Bronx, Queens, Staten Island), Civil Court judges, Delegates to the Judicial Convention, Party positions

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Important Dates in 2023

Primary Election -  vote for New York City Council Member.  Winners from this primary will run in the November general election.

• Mon, June 12, 2023  Have you moved? Deadline to update your address for June 27 election
• Sat., June 17, 2023  - Deadline for new voters to register to vote in the Primary Election
• Sat. June 17- Sun. June 25 Early Voting for Primary Election (in-person)
• Tuesday, June 27 Election Day (Last Day to vote)

General Election

• Mon, Oct 23, 2023  Have you moved? Deadline to update your address for November 7 election
• Sat., Oct 28, 2023  - Deadline for new voters to register to vote in the General Election
• Sat. Oct 28- Sun. Nov 5 Early Voting for General Election (in-person)
• Tues, Nov 7, 2023 Election Day (Last Day to vote)

To find out your polling location:  https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/

To check the status of your voter registration:  https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov

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What you need to know about the June 2023 primary elections

2023 Primary -- APAVOICE Citywide Voter Guide -- English

2023 Primary -- APAVOICE Citywide Voter Guide - Chinese

City Council District 1 This district covers Chinatown, the Lower East Side and other neighborhoods in lower Manhattan).  See below for voter guides in English, Chinese, and Spanish.

English

Chinese

Spanish

Where do the candidates stand on the issues?  Did you miss APAVoice's candidates forum for City Council District 1? See below for video and candidates' responses to APAVoice's survey

Watch the APAVoice Candidates Debate for City Council District 1 (May 24)

APAVoice CD1 candidate Survey (English)

APAVoice CD1 candidate survey (Chinese)

Do you live in Brooklyn or Queens?
See below for Surveys and forums in City Council District 19, 29, and 43

Want to hear directly from the City Council Candidates running in your district?

Read the APAVoice candidate surveys for District 1, 19, 29, 43 here at http://bit.ly/apavoice-2023-pe-local

City Council D19 Candidates Forum Video

Did you miss the candidate forum for City Council District 19? (most of northeastern Queens including College Point, Whitestone, Bayside)  Watch it here.

Candidates Featured: Christopher Bae and Paul Graziano

Moderator: Carlotta Mohamed, Reporter, Schenps Media

City Council D29 Candidates Forum Video

Did you miss the candidate forum for City Council District 29? (Forest Hills in central Queens, also covering Kew Gardens, Rego Park, and eastern Richmond Hill)  Watch it here.

Due to poor air quality and the ongoing climate crisis, the forum was held virtually.

Candidates Featured: Lynn Schulman (incumbent), Ethan Felder, Sukhi Singh, and Danniel Maio

Moderator: Felicia Singh, CACF

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Need More Information?  Visit one of our Outreach Tables
 
Sat, July 22, 11am-3pm
ROAR Festival
Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Stanton Street Playground, Lower East Side

Sat. August 5. 10am-3pm
Good Health Day
Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Lower East Side

Sat, August 12, 11am-3pm
ROAR Festival
Sara D. Roosevelt Park - Stanton Street Playground, Lower East Side


Stay tuned for more dates

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