The presidential election has captured the nation’s attention in recent weeks. Our chapter has joined SURJ National to make calls to block MAGA and Trump. If we elect Kamala Harris, we’ll have more likelihood of success in our continued organizing post-election for racial justice and progressive policies. We’ll continue to throw down in the presidential race between now and November 5th.
But regardless of who wins the presidential election, we’ll need strong progressive voices in Congress and locally. In New York, we need to ensure we keep our state blue in the face of rising conservative power. There are also important proposals we’ll need to vote on, including some that organizations we follow identify as an attempted power grab by indicted Mayor Adams.
Here’s what you can do:
Research down ballot candidates using this guide, and vote for them on the Working Families Party line. In New York, the WFP needs 130K votes to keep their line.
Vote YES on Proposal 1, which would enshrine reproductive and LGBTQ rights in the New York state constitution. Learn more about the NY Equal Rights Amendment here.
Vote NO on Proposals 2-6, which would change our city’s charter to give the mayor more power relative to the City Council. Learn more here.
Join JFREJ’s Political Education Town Hall on Oct 23 from 7:30pm-9pm to find out what to expect on the November ballot, how to make sure you’re registered, and much more.
Also, help spread the word! Often, we find we are the ones our friends and family turn to to fill them in days and sometimes hours before it’s time to vote. Start talking with your loved ones now so they know exactly what to expect on their ballot on election day.
Until Next Time,
SURJ NYC