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Michelle Obama & Chris Paul have announced an HBCU voter registration challenge aimed at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) ahead of the midterm elections. The initiative, from Obama’s voter engagement organization When We All Vote, which she created in 2018, will distribute $3,000 grants to students on HBCU campuses across the country to “support […]
An important heads up if you live in Monroe County. There will be a meeting Tuesday at 3 pm for the redistricting of Monroe County. Last year Monroe County Executive Adam Bello signed off on a new task force to conduct the redistricting. The reason Bello signed off on the new commission is to cut […]
Local elections are coming sooner than we think, as soon as this weekend. Two-term Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren is fighting for a third term, as City Councilman Malik Evans attempts to unseat Warren. The primary day, also known as the last day to vote, is June 22nd. Both candidates urge voters to get out and […]
Early Voting Information for the June 2021 Primary Election for Monroe County. Early Voting starts this Saturday, June 12th and goes through June 20th. Dates and times for Early Voting: Saturday, June 12th 9am-3pm Sunday, June 13th 9am-3pm Monday, June 14th 9am-5pm Tuesday, […]
A recent CNN poll conducted by the SSRS, Americans were asked about voting rules. After collecting data, there is a clear divide: some Americans believe it’s too difficult to vote, while others believe it’s too easy to cheat. Despite a lack of evidence around the recent election being illigitimate, 3/10 Americans express doubt in Joe […]
Over one week ago, a new bill was passed in Georgia that is designed to “ensure election integrity.” This bill creates new restrictions on mail-in and weekend voting while expanding some voters’ access to in-person early voting. Civil Rights advocates are speaking out against this new law as it disenfranchises Voters of Color. There are […]
Vote at off-peak hours to avoid lines One situation you want to avoid is getting stuck inside (where air can’t circulate well) in a line with lots of people. Social Distant in lines. Wear your mask and social distance Voting safety really hinges on everyone doing their part and wearing masks — this includes others voting […]
The numbers are in for early voting, with a record 105,733 voters. A little under 11,000 of them were accounted for yesterday in the final day of early voting. This is according to The Monroe County Board of Elections. BOE rep Maureen Dauphinee told WHEC-TV that roughly 38% of registered county voters took part, the […]
The first day of early voting in Monroe County was almost five times the first day turnout for early voting in the 2019 general election. Around 9,500 people showed up to cast their ballot at the 12 polling sites where early voting is permitted. The polling sites are: David F. Gantt Community Center, 700 North […]
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez used video games to inspire people to vote. Tuesday Night Ocasio-Cortez encouraged viewers to vote while streamed Among Us, one of the most popular online games, on Twitch alongside streamers Pokemane, Hasanabi and Ilhan Omar, a fellow congresswoman. The stream peaked at 439,000 views, making it the third highest viewed single stream in […]
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