With Election Day just around the corner, we want to encourage everyone to make their voices heard and to get out and VOTE on Tuesday, November 8!

The stakes are high in this election, not only because we’ll be voting for the next President of the United States, but also because there are several important local, state and federal elections on the ballot as well. Collectively, the outcome of these races will have a major impact on a wide range of issues that impact our communities, cities and country, including public education.

As you prepare for Election Day, here are some key resources and information to help you be informed when you head to the polls (scroll down to see the resources by state for NY, CT and RI):

NEW YORK

• Voting eligibility: You are eligible to vote if you turn 18 on or before Election Day and are a New York resident;
• Voting location: You can find your local poll site here and the polls will be open in New York from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
• Voter registration: Registration has closed in NY for the upcoming election, but you can register online for future elections here.
• Voter Education: You can learn more about the candidates and their stances on important issues here, so you can cast an informed ballot. If you are a first-time voter, you might find this overview and guide helpful as well.
• If you have any additional questions about voting and the election, you can contact your Board of Elections borough office to report any issues or concerns.

CONNECTICUT

• Voting eligibility: You are eligible to vote if you turn 18 on or before Election Day and are a Connecticut resident;
• Voting location: You can find your local poll site here and the polls will be open in Connecticut from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.
• Voter registration: There are several ways you can still register to vote, including…
  • Online: You can register online here by November 1, 2016 if you have an identification issued by the CT Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Mail: You can register via mail by sending in a voter registration form (link) if postmarked by November 1, 2016.
  • In-person: You can register in-person with your Registrar of Voters by November 1, 2016.
  • On Election Day: You can register in-person on Election Day, if: (1) you are not already registered to vote or (2) you are currently registered to vote in one municipality and would like to change your registration to another municipality that now serves as your primary residence. However, Election Day registration does not occur at polling locations, but at off-site location(s) designated by your local Registrar of Voters. Contact your local Registrar of Voters for location and identification requirements.
• Voter Education: You can learn more about the candidates and their stances on important issues here. If you are a first-time voter, you might find this overview and guide helpful as well.
• If you have any additional questions about voting and the election, you can contact your local Registrar of Voters, the CT Secretary of State’s Office, or refer to the Connecticut Voters’ Bill of Rights. On Election Day, you can also contact the Connecticut Election Day Hotline at 1-866-733-2463 to report any issues or concerns.

RHODE ISLAND

• Voting eligibility: You are eligible to vote if you turn 18 on or before Election Day and are a Rhode Island resident;
• Voting location: You can find your local poll site here and the polls will be open in Rhode Island from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
• Voter registration has closed in RI for the upcoming election, but you can register online for future elections here.
• Voter Education: You can learn more about the candidates running for office here. If you are a first-time voter, you might find this overview and guide helpful as well.
• If you have any additional questions about voting and the election, you can contact your local the RI Secretary of State’s Office.

We hope that you’ll take the time to make your voice heard and vote. Let’s do this!