2024 Election
New York voters have approved Proposition 1, a constitutional amendment prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity, pregnancy outcomes, age, sexual orientation, disability, and other characteristics. This amendment expands existing anti-discrimination protections and enshrines abortion rights within the New York State Constitution, marking a significant step forward for civil rights in the state. The amendment received […]
Vice President Kamala Harris reached out to President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him on his election win, according to a senior aide. In the call, Harris underscored the significance of a peaceful transition, a cornerstone of American democracy. This conversation took place ahead of her scheduled concession speech later in the day, where […]
Angela Alsobrooks has made history by winning the Maryland Senate race against Republican Larry Hogan, becoming the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate and only the fourth ever elected to the Senate. Serving as the county executive of Prince George’s County since 2018, Alsobrooks has been a vocal advocate for abortion […]
According to WHEC-TV, NYS Senate Samra Brouk has been re-elected to the office she has held since 2020. She was challenged by Luis Martinez, a Republican from Pittsford. He works in the private sector and has never held elected office. WHEC-TV also reported Demond Meeks, a Democrat from Rochester, is trying to hold onto the […]
Monroe County’s early voting ended with an impressive turnout, as over 133,000 residents, roughly 27% of registered voters, cast their ballots ahead of Election Day. The Perinton Square Mall emerged as the busiest voting location, with more than 13,000 ballots submitted there alone. Site manager Paul Wagner noted that enthusiasm remained high despite a brief […]
At a recent rally in Rochester’s Parcel 5, opponents voiced concerns over New York’s Proposition 1, which aims to add protections against discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, age, reproductive health, and more to the state constitution. Those against the proposal, including Ayesha Kreutz of the Coalition to Protect Kids, argue that its language is vague […]
Early voting in Monroe County begins Saturday, with 17 locations available to voters. Monroe County Elections Commissioners Lisa Nicolay and Jackie Ortiz, representing the Republican and Democratic parties, joined ARC Rochester to discuss the process. Ortiz highlighted that New York is a no-ID state, meaning voters do not need to bring identification unless they did […]
BET has partnered with HBCU Buzz, Live Nation Urban, and Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote to launch the “Vote Loud: HBCU Voter Registration Challenge.” The initiative encourages students, alumni, professors, and community members at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to register to vote and mobilize their communities ahead of the 2024 election. Participants […]
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to debate in Philadelphia on Tuesday, marking their first face-off since Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee. The debate comes after significant shifts in the political landscape, including President Biden’s withdrawal from the race and Trump surviving an assassination attempt. Harris has regained ground […]
Vice President Kamala Harris is facing a challenging historical precedent as she begins her campaign for the presidency. Since 1836, only one sitting vice president, George H.W. Bush in 1988, has successfully been elected to the presidency. Other vice presidents, such as Richard Nixon, Hubert Humphrey, and Al Gore, attempted but failed in their bids, […]
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