Report
September 15, 2025
Citizens Union's Positions on the 2025 Ballot Questions
Charter RevisionChecks and BalancesEven Year Local Elections
Report
June 10, 2025
Citizens Union Announces Broad Candidate Support For Moving New York City Elections To Even-Numbered Years
87% of City Council Candidates Surveyed Support the Proposal Designed to Boost Voter Turnout, Along With 7 Out of 8 Mayoral Candidates and All…
Charter RevisionEven Year Local ElectionsExpanding Voter ParticipationHonest and Accountable Government
Report
February 24, 2025
Citizens Union Calls on Charter Revision Commissions to Implement Bold Reforms to Strengthen Democracy and Government Accountability
For Immediate Release Contact: Lauren Mannerberg, 929-553-7702, lauren@anatgerstein.com New Report Outlines Key Measures to Boost Voter…
Charter RevisionEven Year Local ElectionsHonest and Accountable GovernmentMayoral RemovalOpen PrimariesPublic Ethics
Report
November 15, 2023
Citizens Union Analysis of the November 2023 Election Finds Significant Voter Turnout Drop in Off-Year Local Elections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2023 Across New York State, voter turnout was significantly lower than last year’s election, including in…
Even Year Local ElectionsExpanding Voter Participation
Report
January 26, 2023
CU Report: Moving Municipal Elections to Even-Numbered Years
A New CU report explores how consolidating New York City’s local elections with presidential or gubernatorial elections will boost turnout, diversify…
Even Year Local ElectionsExpanding Voter Participation