Money in Politics: Why It Matters
In a democracy, politicians are expected to represent each person equally, regardless of their financial status. The principle of “one-person, one-vote” means that no matter who we are, our rights to health care, education, housing, and other basic needs are equally important. Money in politics complicates this system. When politicians receive large financial contributions from […]
Looking Forward to November 2022
The events on January 6, 2021 did not disrupt our nation’s ability to conduct free and fair elections. As we enter another election year it is important to remember that there was no evidence of widespread fraud during the 2020 election and election security experts agree it was the most secure in modern history. In […]
Candidate List for November 2, 2020
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran (Dem, Common Sense) Bruce A. Blakeman (Rep, Con, Tax Revolt) District Attorney Todd D. Kaminsky (Dem) Anne T. Donnelly (Rep, Con) County Comptroller Ryan E. Cronin (Dem, WFP, Common Sense) Elaine R. Phillips (Rep, Con, Tax Revolt) County Clerk Justin R. Brown (Dem, WFP, Common Sense) Maureen O’Connell (Rep, Con, […]
Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport
To maintain our Democracy, we have the responsibility to vote intelligently. This can only be done if we learn as much as we can about our candidates and issues before we vote. What will be on your ballot on November 2nd (or earlier, if you have decided to take advantage of Early Voting). Be sure […]
What Is “Vote Early Day?”
Vote Early Day is a movement of nonprofits, businesses, election administrators, and creatives working to ensure all Americans know their options to vote early. Vote Early Day was founded by MTV as a new civic holiday focused on helping every voter know how, where, and when they can vote early. Launched in the midst of […]
Voting Rights Act
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law The Voting Rights Act (VRA) was signed into law 56 years ago. Since its passage in 1965, the Lawyers’ Committee has used the VRA as a basis to challenge discriminatory voting practices like racial gerrymandering, strict voter ID laws, voter purges, and other attempts to prevent Black voters […]
What Will Be on Your Ballot This November?
We all know that there will be candidates for various offices on our ballots in November – but candidates for which offices? Since this year is a year for electing local officials, the ballot will contain the names of candidates for Nassau County Executive, District Attorney, Comptroller and Clerk, as well as for the candidates […]
Democracy Defense Fund
The Democracy Defense Fund is designed to protecting voting rights and advance a more equitable democracy through advocacy and voter protection efforts. Our efforts to register, educate, and mobilize voters in the New American Majority must be accompanied by work to protect their voting rights and expand their access through persistent advocacy for a more equitable […]
Voter Registration
LWV East Nassau members Grace Felicetti and Ginny Carew spent a beautiful day at Cow Meadow Park helping people register to VOTE! Although you missed them, you can go to Vote411.org to register. For more information on how your voting rights in New York State, click here.
Nassau County Early Voting Locations and Hours for the 2019 General Election
Find the closest early voting locations for you in Nassau County.