Current Focus Areas

Even Year Local Elections

Holding local elections alongside state and federal contests boosts turnout and strengthens democratic participation.

Campaign Finance Reform

Limiting big money in politics ensures fairer elections and helps candidates focus on voters, not big donors.

Board of Elections Reform

Professionalizing election administration improves accountability, efficiency, and public trust in the democracy.

Open Primaries

Allowing all voters, regardless of party, to participate in primaries makes elections more inclusive and representative.

Ongoing Priorities

Boost Voter Participation and Protect Voting Rights

We champion election reforms that make it easier to register to vote, cast a ballot, and reduce barriers to participation

Increase Competition in Politics

We fight to allow more voices to engage in politics and run for office, and to reduce the control of party machines over the ballot.

Fair Redistricting

We support independent and fair redistricting for all legislative districts in New York State and City and fight to prevent undemocratic gerrymandering

Complete and Accurate Census

We work to ensure that all New Yorkers are counted in the decennial census, and that our city and state receives its fair share of federal resources and political power.

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