Welcome to the CFS Voting Hub!
Voting is one of our fundamental rights as Americans, and one of the most direct ways we can dictate the policies and government that impact our lives. With a big federal election happening this year, we will do our best to share resources that will help you understand the issues and get to the polls to make your voice heard!
Voting is not something to be taken for granted: you can view this website from The History Channel outlining when certain groups received the right to vote. In fact, it was only in 1984 that a law was passed guaranteeing that all polling places where people vote be accessible for people with disabilities.
So make sure you make a plan to vote this November 5th. New York is usually has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in elections – let’s do our part to change it this year.
If you have any suggestions to make this more useful or if you have any questions, contact InnovativeTeam@cfsny.org.
Voting Resources
The most important thing to ensure you go to the polls is to make a plan. You need to know if your registered, and if not, how to register. You need to know how you plan to vote, either mail in, early voting, or in person. Finally, you need to know how and where to cast your ballot. Use some of these resources to help you along your voting journey.
Everything You Need to Vote >>
This resource will take you through all the steps of voting, created by vote.org.
Make a Voting Plan >>
First time and seasoned voters all need a plan before casting their ballot. Make a plan and get prepared to go to the polls.
Voting Tools from AAPI >>
My Vote Plan and Know Your Rights Brochures in multiple languages can be found from this Google Drive Link
REV UP Guide for People With Disabilities Voting >>
How to Vote in New York >>
This Rock the Vote resource will show the different options you have for early voting, mail in voting, and where to find your polls.
How to Vote in New Jersey >>
This Rock the Vote resource will show the different options you have for early voting, mail in voting, and where to find your polls.
Where do I Vote in New York? Find Your Polling Place in New York >>
Where do I Vote in New Jersey? Find Your Polling Place in New Jersey >>
Watch a video about how to use the ballot machines to cast your vote >>
Learn about Constitution Day! >>
Voting Advocacy
Are you dedicated to ensuring voting access and equity? Join the movement!
Let NY Vote >>
Let NY Vote is a nonpartisan, state-wide coalition working to improve our elections by making voting more accessible, secure, and equitable for every New York voter.
League of Women’s Voters New Jersey >>
The League is a political grassroots network and membership organization that believes the freedom to vote is a nonpartisan issue.
New Jersey Institute for Social Justice >>
Working to make the promise of democracy real for people of color across New Jersey by expanding access to the polls and restoring the right to vote to people with criminal convictions.
Put on a Voting Registration Event with Rock the Vote >>
Want to support voting on election day? Sign up to be a Poll Worker.
- Information about being a poll worker in New York >>
- Information about being a poll worker in New Jersey >>
Find Your Representatives
One key way you can ensure your needs are being met by your government is contacting the politicians that represent where you live. But how do you find out who they are and how you can reach them? Many cities, states, and towns have their own resources set up where you can find your representatives just by entering your address. Here are few:
New York City: Who Represents Me? NYC >>
Find Your Elected Officials: New Jersey League of Women Voters >>
Find Your Representatives: Common Cause, Anywhere in USA >>
Find and Contact Elected Officials: USA Government Resource >>
