Judicial Candidate Duane Frankson has published a new article on his Newsroom at NYCNewswire.com. This article shares vital information to help voters get prepared for the upcoming elections. His piece highlights voter registration requirements, important deadlines, and resources for communities that often face barriers to the ballot box. Frankson emphasizes that every eligible voter should take steps now to confirm their registration, understand their rights, and be ready for Election Day.
National Voter Registration Day (NVRD), a nonpartisan civic holiday honoring democracy, is set for September 16, 2025. NVRD, which was created in 2012, is a time for voter registration, community service, and education on the part that every American can play in preserving our democracy.
NVRD is a component of the National Voter Registration Week of Action (September 15–21), which is the centerpiece of Michelle Obama’s 2018 When We All Vote campaign. The group is dedicated to improving voting behavior and increasing turnout in each election.
The timing of the Week of Action and National Voter Registration Day is such that all eligible Americans can register to vote well in advance of their state’s deadlines. According to New York’s Election Law, you must be a resident of the state and your county, city, or town for at least 30 days prior to election day in order to register.
People convicted of felonies in New York have been able to vote again after being released from prison, regardless of parole or post-release supervision, since 2021. The simple rule is that you can vote if you are not incarcerated at the moment and you fulfill all other Election Law requirements. Restore Your Vote estimates that 19 million Americans with prior convictions are eligible but might not be aware of it.
Domestic abuse victims can also request confidential registration and ballot access through their county board of elections to protect their information from public records.
Although New York has made great strides in increasing voting rights, obstacles still exist, particularly for those who are homeless or facing housing insecurity and are frequently underrepresented in the political process.
Voting is not prohibited by homelessness; however, it may be more difficult. For assistance in overcoming these obstacles, check out Vote.gov or your local election office.
Now is the time to register, check your voter status, and urge relatives and neighbors to do the same as Election Day draws near.
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