📰 Unite NY in the News: Closed primaries are costing NYC our moment Unite NY board member Kahlil Byrd shares in the @nydailynews.com why open primaries and ranked choice voting (RCV), combined, give voters real power and increase participation and representation.

✅Term limits are on the ballot in Onondaga County this Nov. 4, and our founder, Martin Babinec, is speaking out! 🗳️

🪧On October 18, Unite NY volunteers in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Troy, and NYC joined tens of thousands of New Yorkers who were protesting to protect democracy.

❓Is time running out for career politicians in Onondaga County? ⏱️ This November 4, Onondaga County voters have a chance to make history by voting to limit how long county legislators can stay in power.

🗽Unite New York is bringing New Yorkers together to build a stronger, more informed democracy! 🍻From happy hours to meetups, film screenings, and virtual phone banks — there’s something for everyone. 🤝Join us for an upcoming event in your town or online! ✅Register here www.uniteny.org/events

We’re hosting a Phonebank Party, and you are invited! 📞 Join us on Zoom as we reach out to new volunteers and welcome them to Unite NY. We’ll share the list, script, and guidance — you just bring your phone and enthusiasm! This is a fun, easy way to make a difference right from home.

Unite NY is bringing New Yorkers together to strengthen democracy. We host community happy hours, voter outreach, and more to make a difference across New York state. 👉 Sign up for an upcoming event today! www.uniteny.org/events

🗞️ In his @nypost.com op-ed titled “Empire, strike back — only aiming high can make New York great again,” John Avlon highlights New York’s challenges: affordability, red tape that stifles business, and families leaving for better opportunities elsewhere. 🧵

🗓️Unite NY’s movement is growing, and so is our event calendar! Unite NY is a non-partisan movement seeking to build a stronger democracy in New York through more voices and more choices.

📊 New Yorkers are ready for reform. According to Unite NY’s Voter Empowerment Index, 84% of voters support term limits — for both statewide elected officials and members of the legislature. ✅

👋🏼 Be part of the movement to strengthen democracy in New York!

📰 Unite NY in the News ✨ “If you really believe in someone but aren’t sure they can win, you can put them first and another as a backup,” explained David Green, statewide organizer for Unite NY.

🚨 Just released: Unite NY’s September Voter Empowerment Index (VEI) New Yorkers are clear about what they want: ✔ Term limits ✔ Open primaries ✔ Ranked choice voting ✔ Citizen ballot initiatives

📊Unite NY’s September Voter Empowerment Index is here! What do New Yorkers want? More voice and more choices.

💪🏼 Care about strengthening democracy in New York? ❎ Think voters deserve more voices and more choices? 👋🏼 Want to connect with people who feel the same?

📰‪ @gothamist.com reports that new data from NYC’s mayoral primary shows how Ranked-Choice Voting (RCV) lets voters express their full preferences—supporting candidates they like and leaving off those they don’t. 🗳️ It’s a more complete picture of what voters want. gothamist.com/news/how-did...

📰Reform news from Onondaga County, NY: A proposal would let voters decide whether to set term limits and expand legislative terms from 2 to 4 years. 🗳️ A smart combo: more time to govern and make positive change, with a 12-year cap to encourage more citizen participation. #UniteNY #TermLimits

🚨BIG NEWS IN NYC POLITICS 🚨 Former Governor Andrew Cuomo plans to stay in the mayoral race as a third-party candidate, even after losing the primary to Zohran Mamdani.

📢 TODAY, July 15, is the deadline to submit testimony supporting open primaries in NYC. ⏰It only takes a minute to make your voice heard.

✅Unite NY’s Voter Empowerment Index (VEI) reveals that 80% of New York City residents agree: New York City needs open primaries!

📢 Yesterday, Unite NY’s David Green testified before the NYC Charter Review Commission (CRC) to support open primaries. Last week, the CRC released a proposal supporting Unite NY’s recommendation that NYC adopt open primaries.

🗽🎇Independence Day reminds us: democracy thrives with participation. 1.1 million NYC citizens are locked out of primaries just for being unaffiliated. Let's change that. @nywfp.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social

🎇This July 4th, we're celebrating more than freedom—we're defending democracy. More than 1.1 million NYC citizens are locked out from voting in primaries. ‪@nywfp.bsky.social‬ ‪@bradlander.bsky.social‬

🌷 Out in the Community: while canvassing at Albany’s Tulip Festival, our Capital Region Organizer, Riley Hart, spoke with The Sanctuary for Independent Media about why Term Limits matter and how they bring more accountability to our state government.

🚨NYC Proposal Recommends Open Primaries in Recent Report: The Charter Revision Commission’s 2025 report supports preserving Ranked Choice Voting and is considering Open Primaries — reforms Unite NY and our grassroots volunteers have been championing from day one.

🪧 Standing Up for 3.5 Million New Yorkers Left Out of the Voting On Primary Day, Unite NY stood alongside partners across the state to raise awareness for the 3.5 million New Yorkers who are excluded from voting in taxpayer-funded primaries simply because they’re not enrolled in a political party.

🗳️ Taxpayer-Funded Primaries That Millions Can’t Vote In? In a recent piece by NCC News, the debate over voter access is front and center. nccnewsonline.com/primary-elec...

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📉Voter Turnout Still Under 30% in NY Primaries @wxxirochester.bsky.social and @npr.org report that primary turnout remains low across New York. www.wxxinews.org/new-york-pub...

📉 Voter Turnout Below 30% in NY’s Largest Cities At Unite NY, we’re concerned, but not surprised, by the numbers reported in a recent @gothamist.com article...

Join Unite NY at the State Capitol in Albany and help us advocate for MORE VOICES and MORE CHOICES! May 6th, 2025 in the Capitol. Bring a friend and join us in advocating for political reform. Transportation from NYC will be provided. RSVP Now! home.uniteny.org/lobby_day_20...

Want to make a difference in your local democracy? A simple way to spread the word about real solutions is by writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper! Let your voice inspire others to join the movement towards positive change. Want to learn more? uniteny.org/have-somethi...

Rick includes my comment: "While NYC uses Ranked Choice Voting for party primaries, the charter commission narrowly voted not to put use of RCV in general elections on the ballot.. So this could be a wild ride this year depending on the outcome of the Democratic and Republican mayoral primaries.”

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New York State ranks 43rd in voter participation. 2024 voter turnout dropped by nearly 1 million votes. Why? Closed primaries. Independent voters don’t get a say—even though their taxes fund these elections. It’s time for open primaries. More voices, more choices. uniteny.org/young-voter-...

Nearly 2/3 of New Yorkers Say Legislature Isn’t Prioritizing Their Issues Term Limits (75%), Nonpartisan Primaries (77%), Citizen Ballot Initiatives (72%) see wide support as priorities to fix broken system 49% don’t approve of Governor – Lowest in More Than a Year lnkd.in/e5tqx6-f

In New York State, we rank 43rd in voter participation. Last year voter turnout dropped by nearly 1 million votes. Why? Closed primaries. If you’re an independent voter, you don’t get a say—even though your taxes fund these elections. Meanwhile, only 15% of those who can vote actually do.

🎉 The wave of good #RankedChoiceVoting news continues out of #Virginia! After a unanimous vote to permanently adopt #RCV for its primary elections just 14 months ago, the #Arlington County Board voted this weekend to continue the use of RCV in local general elections! upvoteva.org/blog/februar...

Our executive director, Tim Dunn, shares his thoughts on what NY voters really want: less meddling and more choices. Check out the full article here: www.syracuse.com/opinion/2025... And share your opinion in the comments below.

Many associate voting with November, but there are primary and general state elections being held throughout the country over the next several months. There are also many municipal elections, so check your home city or district.

Contact your reps!

Excellent turnout for Lobby Day in Albany!

Found out that TWENTY emails is considered a lot to politicians on an issue. TWENTY. As in, they call that getting slammed. So next time you see a request to email your rep, or call, keep that in mind. TWENTY is a lot.

We’re here! Lobbying day!

State senate in Virginia votes to expand ranked choice voting pilot program to more offices: "We've already seen successful implementation in Arlington and growing interest across Virginia." www.rankedchoiceva.org/news/virgini...

FairVote's collection of exit polls and post-election surveys. "Exit polls and post-election surveys consistently find that voters like and understand #RCV by overwhelming margins." fairvote.org/report/exit-... #instantrunoffvoting #scpol #IRV #MoreVoiceMoreChoice #RankedChoiceVoting

MERGER: The Organization that Brought Ranked Choice Voting and Ended SuperPACs in Maine Joins California's Nonpartisan Primary Pioneers Source: The Fulcrum share.newsbreak.com/ba4sy4ud?s=i16