The 2024 General Election is upon us and Our Vote is Our Power! Early voting is already underway and runs through Sunday, November 3, with Election Day on Tuesday, November 5.
In the fight against climate change, every election is crucial.
Crucial because every government official elected has the ability to promote, push and pass green legislation.
Crucial because the more green legislation that becomes law, the greater chance we have of meeting all our climate goals by eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and increasing all sources of renewable energy.
Crucial because we can all do our own part to reduce our carbon footprint and take care of the environment, but the only way we will see big and necessary systemic changes is through government policy and we only get there by electing the right candidates. That’s why the most important thing we can do for the environment is vote.
Join the New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund and pledge to vote early in the general election here.
Which candidates are best for the environment?
We’re glad you asked! Be sure to review NYLCV Gives Green 144 endorsed candidates before you head to the polls. You can sort candidates by office or region. Of those NYLCV-endorsed candidates who ran against a primary opponent, a remarkable 95% declared victory. We are confident that this momentum will carry through to the general election in November.
I want to vote but where is my polling location?
Sometimes polling locations can change from cycle-to-cycle, so it’s good to have that information in hand before heading out the door. For information about where to vote, use this handy tool from the Board of Elections. Just enter your address and they’ll provide your polling site!
Visit the New York State Board of Elections home page for more details about every aspect of 2023 voting, including comprehensive information about absentee voting, military and overseas voting, as well as information about voting machines and the latest redistricting map.
The key election dates for New York State are:
- Early Voting: Through Sunday, November 3, 2024
- Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Last day to deliver a general election ballot in person to your county board or your poll site: by close of polls on election day, November 5, 2024.
Peter Aronson, a volunteer writer at the New York League of Conservation Voters since September 2022, is a former journalist and retired attorney. He is the author of Mandalay Hawk’s Dilemma: The United States of Anthropocene, a novel for middle-grade readers about kids fighting global warming. Kirkus Reviews, in a starred review, wrote: “A scathing work and an essential blueprint for youth battling climate change.” To read more about Peter, visit his website www.peteraronsonbooks.com or to purchase his book, click here.