NYC Votes

NYC Votes NYC Votes is an initiative of the New York City Campaign Finance Board, the independent city agency

The goal of NYC Votes is to build a greater understanding of the electoral process for all New Yorkers by having an honest dialogue about how our elections work and why they matter. We boost participation among voters and candidates alike to ensure our elected officials reflect the diversity of our city and the needs of our communities.

The data is in! Last year’s elections bucked expectations. Now we have the numbers to prove it.Here’s a sneak preview in...
04/30/2026

The data is in! Last year’s elections bucked expectations. Now we have the numbers to prove it.

Here’s a sneak preview into our findings. Last year, NYC saw:

🚀 Highest turnout for a city general election in 50+ years

🚀 Unprecedented turnout among new voters

🚀 Major gains with young voters

➡️ Read the full story in our NEW 2025 Voter Analysis Report at https://www.nycvotes.org/get-involved/reports-and-resources/2025-voter-analysis-report/

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, representing Brooklyn’s Be...
02/23/2026

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history as the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress, representing Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood.

In 1972, she broke barriers again as the first Black candidate to receive a major party nomination for President, running under her slogan “Unbought and Unbossed.”

Her campaign worked to build a coalition of everyday people – particularly women and people of color – grounded in the belief that casting a ballot is one of the most tangible ways to create a more representative government and demand accountability from elected leaders.

Today, Chisholm’s words are often cited as a reminder that voting is itself an act of power, especially for communities that have historically been underrepresented in American democracy.

02/21/2026

Did you know that nearly 50% of New Yorkers speak a language other than English at home?

Today is International Mother Language Day, a United Nations day of observance to celebrate the importance of linguistic and cultural diversity around the word. This year’s theme is “Youth voices on multilingual education.”

To celebrate, and remind multilingual New Yorkers of your voting rights, NYC Votes Youth Ambassadors “passed the phone” in their mother language!

Go to www.nycvotes.org/accessiblity and to learn more about language accessibility options at the polls.

How do you say “vote” in your mother language?

Sub-freezing temps are the perfect excuse to catch up on important local races happening right now 👇In our Voter Guide, ...
01/27/2026

Sub-freezing temps are the perfect excuse to catch up on important local races happening right now 👇

In our Voter Guide, meet the candidates for

🗳️ State Senate District 47 (Manhattan)

🗳️ Assembly District 74 (Manhattan)

🗳️ Assembly District 36 (Queens)

Special elections don’t always come with big headlines, but they still shape our city. Learn more at the link in bio.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had deep ties to New York City. From speaking at Riverside Church to organizing with labor le...
01/19/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had deep ties to New York City. From speaking at Riverside Church to organizing with labor leaders across the five boroughs, he believed that democracy is strongest when everyone can participate.

If you’re looking for a meaningful way to honor Dr. King’s call to service while supporting civic participation in NYC, we’d love to have you join our next volunteer event.

We’re hosting a text bank to remind voters about the upcoming special elections in Queens and Manhattan. Volunteers will send messages helping New Yorkers feel confident heading to the polls. We’ll provide training and support every step of the way!

Save your spot at nycvotes.org/events

01/07/2026

Back by popular demand: x giveaway 🎉

We want to tip our cap to you for sharing our voter resources and helping thousands of New Yorkers make their voices heard in last year’s mayoral election. We hope we can count on you to help keep New Yorkers engaged in 2026 🤗

How to enter:
🧢 Follow
🧢 Share this post to your story
🧢 Tell us in the comments which animal cap you’d wear proudly to the polls (cat, raccoon, pigeon, or squirrel)

Enter by Sunday, January 11, 12am EST. Winners will be selected at random and notified via Instagram Direct Message by Tuesday, January 13 at 5pm EST.

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New York City residents only. No purchase necessary. The giveaway will close on 1/11/26 at 12am EST. Four (4) winners will be chosen at random. Winners will be notified by Tuesday 1/13/26 5pm EST via Instagram direct message. Prize can either be picked up at our office (100 Church St) or delivered via mail. This giveaway is in no way endorsed by or affiliated with Meta

Our year in elections (spoiler: we crushed it).🚀 Voter turnout surged🚀 First-time and young voters showed up in force🚀 V...
12/16/2025

Our year in elections (spoiler: we crushed it).

🚀 Voter turnout surged
🚀 First-time and young voters showed up in force
🚀 Voter registrations sky rocketed
🚀 Early voting hit a record high
🚀 Small contributions to candidates increased

Feeling energized? Your civic engagement doesn’t have to stop now! Follow to stay engaged all year long.

Thanks for showing up, NYC 🫶

#2025

12/04/2025

Talk to us! If you voted or used the city’s Matching Funds Program in NYC’s 2025 General Election, we want to hear from you.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on questions like:

• How was your overall voting experience?
• Were you able to find the information you needed to vote?
• What was voting like at your poll site? Did you donate to any campaigns?
• Did you hear about the Matching Funds Program when you donated?
• Do you have any suggestions to improve the Matching Funds Program?

Feedback will be shared with NYC’s Campaign Finance Board and the Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC) during the Post-Election hearing on Thursday, Dec 11.

➡️ Share your thoughts at nycvotes.org/survey (link in bio)

Your story can help make future elections work better for all New Yorkers. Thank you!

We're thankful for every New Yorker who registered, researched, showed up at the polls, supported their neighbors, or he...
11/27/2025

We're thankful for every New Yorker who registered, researched, showed up at the polls, supported their neighbors, or helped spread the word.

Our local democracy is stronger because you showed up!

11/25/2025

What happens after an election? How do we keep showing up?

At their recent slam, Mic Check: Democracy, brought artists together to talk about sustaining momentum after NYC’s historic turnout – especially among young voters.

Attendees suggested ways to keep the energy going: getting to know your local reps, volunteering in your community, speaking up at public meetings, and, of course, continuing to create and share art.

Thank you to the Urban Word community for showing up, online and in person, ready to write the future.

And shout out to the artists who performed at this event!

California State Youth Poet Laureate: Summer Hamzeh ()
Los Angeles Youth Poet Laureate: Samantha Rios (.poems)
Cedar Valley (Iowa) Youth Poet Laureate: Daniel Umemezie (danielumemezie)
Current NYC Youth Poet Laureate: Kai Diata Giovanni ()
Upcoming NYC Youth Poet Laureate: Hoshiko Hsu ()
Former Boston Youth Poet Laureate Ambassador: Maria Zaki ()
National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States: Evan Wang ()

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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