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2025 - Citizens Union (CU) is a nonpartisan democratic reform and good government group dedicated to making democracy work for all New Yorkers. For over 125 years, Citizens Union has served as a civic watchdog, combating corruption and fighting for political reform.
Welcome to the Citizens Union 2024 General Election Voters Directory! Read the full directory here (pdf). This fall, New Yorkers will…
Issues: Voter's Directories
October 16, 2024 - Citizens Union announced its endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for President in the 2024 election. This marks only the second time in the organization’s 125-year history that it has endorsed a candidate for the highest office in the nation.
October 10, 2024 - write-ups of CU's positions on the 2024 ballot proposals. We recommend a YES vote on Proposal 1 and a NO vote on Proposal 2-6
Preference for Assembly District 69 – 2024 Primary Election
Preferred Candidate ★ Jo Anne Simon Age: 71 Occupation: New York State Assembly Member, 52nd District Education: Iona College (B.A);…
Preference for Assembly District 50 – 2024 Primary Election
Preference for Assembly District 37 – 2024 Primary Election
Preference for Assembly District 69 – 2024 Primary Election
Preference for Assembly District 52 – 2024 Primary Election
Preference for Assembly District 50 – 2024 Primary Election
Preference for Assembly District 70 – 2024
Preferred Candidate ★ Xavier Santiago Age: 45 Occupation: Film Producer Education: Bowdoin College (B.A); American Academy of Dramatic Arts (A.A.)…
Preference for Assembly District 56 – 2024
2024 Primary Election Voters Directory
June 12, 2024 - Citizens Union announced its preferences in six contested primary elections for Assembly seats in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Citizens Union (CU) is a nonpartisan democratic reform and good government group dedicated to making democracy work for all New Yorkers. For over 125 years, Citizens Union has served as a civic watchdog, combating corruption and fighting for political reform.
Welcome to the Citizens Union 2023 General Voters Directory! The 2023 General Election ballot includes races for the New…
Endorsement for City Council District 43 – 2023 General Election
Endorsement for City Council District 37 – 2023 General Election
Endorsement for City Council District 23 – 2023 General Election
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY City Council District 43 – Bensonhurst, New Utrecht, Dyker Heights, Sunset Park Over the past ten years, the…
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY City Council District 26 – Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, Astoria, Dutch Kills Julie Won ★ Preferred…
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY City Council District 9 – Morningside Heights, Upper West Side, East Harlem NO PREFERENCE IN THE RACE…