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Despite the presidential election garnering the most attention, your ballot will also provide the opportunity to vote for other crucial branches of government and issues, including U.S. Congress, NY State Congress, and various ballot measures (on the back of your ballot).
The Equal Rights Amendment, commonly referred to as Prop 1, is one of the ballot questions you will get to vote on. This amendment will add anti-discrimination provisions to the State Constitution, covering ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and more. Additionally, it will codify reproductive rights in New York. Voting ‘Yes’ on Prop 1 supports democracy in our state.
Not all ballot proposals uphold democratic principles. For voters in New York City, Proposals two, three, four, five and six attempt to expand the Mayor’s power at the expense of everyday New Yorkers. Voting ‘No’ on Prop 2-6 ensures the checks and balances on Mayoral power currently in our New York City Charter, which is our city’s constitution, stays in place.
We have a chance to safeguard democracy in both our state and across the nation. As the presidential race enters its final weeks, white supremacists have intensified their vicious anti-immigrant rhetoric, rallying behind a mass deportation agenda that threatens the very fabric of our communities.
By casting your ballot, you’ll play an essential role in advancing immigrant rights throughout the state, creating a New York that is fair and inclusive for all.
To learn more about civic participation in our city and state, watch our civic engagement series available in English and Spanish!
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