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Nassau County Early Voting Locations

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Saturday, June 18th through Sunday, June 26th Days and Hours as follows: Sat, June 18th – 9am to 6pm Sun, June 19th – 9am to 6pm Mon, June 20th – […]

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 […]

Looking Forward to November 2022

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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 […]

Candidate List for November 2, 2020

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 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. […]

Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport

Democracy Doesn't Take Breaks

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 […]

What Is “Vote Early Day?”

Vote Early Day 2021 Return Your Ballot Today

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 […]

Voting Rights Act

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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 […]

What Will Be on Your Ballot This November?

2021 Voters Guide Part II

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 […]

Democracy Defense Fund

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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 […]

Voter Registration

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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 […]