Citizens Union Condemns Bronx DA’s Crass Political Move to Run for Judge
September 18, 2015 - Johnson empowers the Bronx democratic party to anoint next DA and ignore voters.
Citizens Union Applauds State Senate Passage Of Legislation To Eliminate NYC Runoff
June 17, 2015 - Instant runoff system will increase participation and save NYC at least $13 million.
Student Voter Registration Day Coalition Encourages NYC Department of Education to Establish Student Voter Registration Day as a Permanent Citywide Program
May 14, 2015 - As the City Council acknowledges the success of the first Student Voter Registration Day (SVRD) pilot program today, the SVRD Coalition calls on the New York City Department of Education to make the initiative a permanent citywide program in New York.
Citizens Union Calls for Special Election Reform
May 7, 2015 - Nearly a Quarter of State Legislative Seats Filled Via Special Election.
Mayor de Blasio Signs New Legislation Expanding Pro-Voter Law, Will Help Enfranchise Thousands
December 12, 2014 - Voting rights coalition applauds Mayor and City Council.
New York City Council Enacts New Legislation to Strengthen Voter Registration, Will Help Franchise Thousands
November 25, 2014 - Voting rights coalition applauds City Council, Mayor, and Agency Leadership in expansion of City’s pro-voter law
With Dismal Turnout Expected For Today’s Federal Primary Election, Citizens Union Calls For Holding State And Federal Primaries On Same Date In June
June 24, 2014 - Good government organization reveals 31 percent drop in voter turnout in 2012 compared to earlier years when primary elections were held simultaneously.
2014 Ballot Proposals
May 24, 2014 - Voters will find three ballot proposals on the 2014 general election ballot.
Citizens Union Welcomes Decision by City Board of Elections to Make Ballot More Readable by Increasing Font Size
February 4, 2014 - Most New Yorkers will no longer have to squint or use a magnifying glass to read their election ballot when they vote. The City Board of Elections today voted to limit the number of required languages on voters’ ballots to three – down from as many as five in previous elections – paving the way for increasing the font size of candidates’ names and removing unnecessary clutter from the ballot.
Instant Runoff Voting Could Stop Expensive, Low-Turnout Runoff Elections
September 11, 2013 - Citizens Union calls on the City Council to pass IRV legislation.
One-stop Nonpartisan Guide To NYC 2013 Elections Now Available Online
August 13, 2013 - Citizens Union Foundation and Gotham Gazette announce GothamVotes2013.
Bipartisan Election Reform Enacted In Albany Yesterday
June 21, 2013 - New Election Night Closing Procedures Will Mean Faster and More Transparent Vote Counting.
Good Government & Civil Rights Groups In New York Oppose Lever Machines Returning New York State To The Past
May 22, 2013 - Good government groups issued this statement today voicing their strenuous opposition to S.4088-B (Golden/No Number Yet in the Assembly), a bill that would authorize the New York City Board of Elections (City Board) to use mechanical lever voting machines in and for any non-federal elections. The bill has passed the Senate and the Assembly is seriously considering a return to lever machines.
Citizens Union Calls For Systemic Change And Enactment Of Six Concrete Reforms To Stem The Crime Wave Of Public Corruption
April 3, 2013 - Responds To federal complaint against Senator Malcolm Smith and City Councilmember Dan Halloran with proposals for campaign finance reform, new power for State Attorney General and nonpartisan elections.
Citizens Union Pleased By City Board of Elections’ Increased Transparency in 2012 Annual Report
March 19, 2013 - Good Government Group's request for more substantive and meaningful annual report met. Includes in-depth operational data for each election held this past year. Citizens Union provides its own analysis of high and low points; report highlights needed legislative and administrative changes to improve administration of elections and voter engagement.
Good Government Groups Commend Speaker Silver for Moving Forward Early Voting Legislation
February 12, 2013 - Assembly Committee Vote on A689/S1461 Makes Passage of Early Voting a Priority this Legislative Session.
Good Government Groups Praise Legislative Leaders Silver and Stewart-Cousins for Advancing Early Voting
January 4, 2013 - Introduction of A689/S1461 Makes Early Voting Priority for 2013 Legislative Session.
Citizens Union Report Finds City Council Elections Are More Competitive Than State Races
November 19, 2012 - Council races are more contested, feature more candidates, with campaigns more evenly financed than state legislative races. Public matching programs play a large role; campaign finance reform needed for state elections.
Citizens Union Calls on Board of Elections to Investigate Assemblymember Carmen Arroyo to Determine Whether Election Law Was Violated
November 14, 2012 - Photographs and affidavits submitted to state supreme court and appellate division raise questions about election-day conduct warranting an investigation.
Citizens Union Endorses Senator Joseph Addabbo, Jr. For Senate District 15
October 24, 2012 - As senator, Addabbo has a record of support for redistricting and election reform.
Civic Groups And City Councilmembers Urge Passage Of Election Reform Bills That Will Improve Election Administration And Encourage Voter Participation In New York City
October 15, 2012 - Effort Aims to Eliminate Persistent Challenges on Election Day.
Citizens Union Issues Endorsements For November 2012 General Elections In New York City
October 11, 2012 - Eric Adams, Tony Avella, Marty Golden, And Diane Savino for State Senate; Joe Borelli, Jeffrey Dinowitz, Ron Kim, Nicole Malliotakis, And Nily Rozic for State Assembly.
Citizens Union Announces Candidate Preferences In September Primary Elections
August 30, 2012 - Supports challengers to ethically challenged incumbents Shirley Huntley, Naomi Rivera, William Boyland, Jr., and Carmen Arroyo. Supports Barbara Jaffe for Manhattan surrogate. Issues preference for nine challengers, two incumbents; 19 Senate and 42 Assembly primaries in New York City are uncontested.
Citizens Union Calls on City Board of Elections to Modernize Reporting of Unofficial Results on Election Night
July 17, 2012 - Good Government Group provides legal justification for implementing changes administratively without amending state law.
Citizens Union: Today’s Special Election Results In Nearly One-third Of All Sitting State Legislators Having Been First Elected In A Special Election
March 20, 2012 - Undemocratic party nomination process undermines competition for vacant open seats and chooses insiders beholden to party interests, not voters. Reforms needed to open up the process of filling vacancies. Citizens Union urges the legislature to take up bills proposed by Assemblymembers Hakeem Jeffries and Linda Rosenthal.