Dear Students,
Voting is the bedrock of our democracy, and with many voter registration deadlines coming up in the next month, now is a great time to learn more about the November 4th local general election. If you’re eligible to vote in New York City, we encourage you to register now!
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Make a Voting Plan
What You Need to Know About the November 4 New York General Election
Below are some highlights about how to get started, including registration and absentee voting.
For New York residents:
For residents of other states:
Not sure if you’re registered? Visit Turbo Vote to check on your registration status.
Other questions? Write to Audrey Litvak in Columbia’s Office of Government and Community Affairs at [email protected].
Other Ways to Get Involved This Election Season
All students are invited to visit CU Engage and ColumbiaVotes for information on upcoming events and other ways to get involved in this election season. Voting, expressing your views, learning about policy issues, and community service are important acts of civic engagement. Consistent with the University’s guidelines, your participation helps ensure that elected officials are responsive to the concerns of those who live and work in the communities they represent.
Voter turnout increases when people support one another, talk about the voting, and remind each other about how to vote and why it matters. We hope that you will do your part to increase turnout and ensure that your voices are heard on this year’s Election Day: Tuesday, November 4th.
Sincerely,
Melanie J. Bernitz, M.D., M.P.H. (she/her/hers)
Interim Executive Vice President for University Life
Senior Vice President for Columbia Health
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine (in the Center for Family and Community Medicine)
Virginia Lam Abrams (she/her/hers)
Senior Vice President of Communications, Office of Public Affairs
Loftin Flowers
Vice President, Government and Community Affairs, Office of Government and Community Affairs
