Uncontested Legislative Candidates in the 2016 New York State Elections
When state legislators were sworn into office in January 2017, 60 out of the 213 seats (28.2%) in the legislature…
The Cost of Progress for New York Voters
May 1, 2018 - In 2018, Citizens Union commissioned a Policy Capstone Project from a team of graduate students at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service. The team looked at the cost of implementing early voting and electronic pollbooks and how much the state would save by consolidating the primary elections for federal and state offices.
Early Voting
August 17, 2017 - Read more
2014 Primary Election Voters Directory
April 17, 2014 - On Tuesday September 9th, 2014 registered voters in New York will head to the polls for the Primary Election. Citizens Union's Voters Directory helps voters by providing a comprehensive overview of the 2014 party primary elections, including voting and registration information and listings of every contest for all races on the ballot.
One-stop Nonpartisan Guide To NYC 2013 Elections Now Available Online
August 13, 2013 - Citizens Union Foundation and Gotham Gazette announce GothamVotes2013.
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.