2026 LWVS CANDIDATE FORUM FOR SCARSDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Thursday, May 7, 2026
7:30 to 8:30pm via Zoom Webinar
- Erica German
- Omer Wiczyk
- Kevin Ziegler
Candidate Forum Recording Now Available
Category Archives: Voter Service Reminder
Upcoming Village Election
Village Election
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
In-person voting from 6 am to 9 pm
Scarsdale Public Library, Scott Room
54 Olmsted Road
On the ballot will be candidates running for three Village Trustee positions; each such office is a two-year term running from April 6, 2026 to April 3, 2028.
Registration Information
Friday, March 6, 2026: Last Day to register with the Westchester County Board of Elections at your current Scarsdale address to be eligible to vote in the Village Election. Complete this NYS voter registration form. If you have any questions about your voter registration status, please call the Westchester County Board of Elections at (914) 995-5700 or check online using the New York State Board of Elections Voter Lookup page.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information
Voters may obtain an early mail ballot application or absentee ballot application online, request one by phone or mail from the Village Clerk, or attain one at the Village Clerk’s Office in Village Hall.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026: Last day for the Village Clerk to receive a completed early mail ballot application or absentee ballot application if the voter requests in that application that the absentee ballot be delivered to the voter via mail.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026: Last day for an applicant or applicant’s agent to appear in person before the Village Clerk (by 5 pm) to submit a completed completed early mail ballot application or absentee ballot application and be provided the actual absentee or early mail ballot.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 (Village Election Day): Last day for the Village Clerk to receive completed absentee and early mail ballots by mail, by drop box outside Village Hall before it closes at 5 pm, or at the Scarsdale Public Library during polling hours.
Reminders: After completing the absentee ballot, insert it into the tan-colored official absentee ballot envelope you were provided and seal the envelope. The VOTER must then sign and date the outside of the envelope where indicated. A WITNESS signature on the envelope is required ONLY if the voter cannot physically sign their own name.
According to the Village Clerk’s office, college students may vote in the Village Election if they are registered to vote at the Scarsdale address in which they are living. College students who are registered to vote where they are attending college may not vote in the Village Election.
Follow this link to the Village Clerk’s Election Information page.
For additional questions regarding the Scarsdale Village Election, please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs.
Upcoming SBNC Election and Referendum on SBNC Resolution Amendments
School Board Nominating Committee Election and
Referendum on SBNC Resolution Amendments
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
In-Person Voting at Scarsdale Middle School Auditorium Lobby
from 7 am to 10 am and 2 pm to 9 pm
OR
Vote by Mail-In Ballot
The SBNC is the body of 30 residents serving staggered 3-year terms that vets applicants and nominates the proposed non-partisan slate for the Scarsdale Board of Education. Each year, voters elect new representatives from their respective neighborhoods to fill spots vacated by those who have completed their SBNC service.
The SBNC Resolution is the document that governs the school non-partisan election system. Proposed amendments are subject to voter ratification.
For more information, visit the Scarsdale SBNC website.
The deadline for Administrative Committee receipt of mail-in ballots at P.O. Box 172H in the Heathcote Golden Horseshoe Post Office is 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Please visit the SBNC website to download and print the mail-in ballot and for the instructions on how to complete it.
As a voter service reminder, please remember that each ballot must be contained within its own mailing envelope bearing the voter’s full name and address, and with the voter’s signature across the seal. Multiple ballots within a single envelope will render all such ballots invalid.
Upcoming CNC Election
Citizens Nominating Committee Election
Thursday, November 13, 2025
In-Person Voting at Scarsdale Public Library
from 7 am to 10 am and 2 pm to 9 pm
OR
Vote by Mail-In Ballot
The CNC is the body of 30 residents serving staggered 3-year terms that vets applicants and nominates the proposed non-partisan slate for the Village Board of Trustees, including Mayor. Each year, voters elect new representatives from their neighborhood to fill spots vacated by those who have completed their CNC service.
The deadline for Procedure Committee receipt of mail-in ballots at P.O. Box 284 in the Chase Road Post Office is Thursday, November 13, 2025. According to the instructions listed on the mail-in ballot, ballots must be mailed several days in advance to ensure timely receipt.
As a voter service reminder, if voting by mail, please remember that each ballot must be sealed within its own unmarked privacy envelope. The unmarked envelope must be placed inside an outer mailing envelope that identifies your name, full return address, and elementary school district. The voter must sign the outer mailing envelope across the seal. Multiple ballots within a single envelope will render all such ballots invalid.
Remember to Vote in the General Election
Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
In-person voting only at your designated polling location
Saturday, October 26, 2024 through Sunday, November 3, 2024
Early voting at any of 25 designated early polling locations
OFFICES ON THE BALLOT:
- Westchester County Executive
- Westchester County Clerk
- Westchester County Board of Legislators District 5
- NYS Supreme Court Justice 9th Judicial District (four seats)
- Westchester County District Attorney
- NYS Supreme Court Judge (five seats)
- Westchester County Court Judge (one seat)
- Westchester Family Court Judge (one seats)
- Westchester County Surrogate’s Court Judge (one seat)
FLIP YOUR BALLOT FOR ONE BALLOT PROPOSAL:
- Proposal 1: Constitutional Amendment to Article 14 to Allow Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County on State Forest Preserve Land
PLAN YOUR VOTE WITH VOTE411.ORG:
VOTE 411 has all your election information to:
- Check your registration status
- Find your polling place
- See what is on your ballot
- Learn about the candidates
- View recorded candidate forums
WAYS TO VOTE
- By early mail or absentee ballot;
- In person during Early Voting; or
- In person on Election Day.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information
- Monday, November 3, 2025 (one day before the election): Last day to apply in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections (445 Hamilton Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 — please note new address, effective Monday, September 22, 2025) for an early mail or absentee ballot.
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (Election Day): Last day for your completed absentee ballot to be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Board of Elections or dropped off at any polling location in the County. Please note that mailed absentee ballots must be received by Wednesday, November 12, 2025 (since Tuesday, November 11, 2025 is a holiday) to be counted.
In Person Voting
Saturday, October 25, 2025 through Sunday, November 2, 2025: Early voting at any of the early voting polling locations and times in Westchester County.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (General Election Day): In person voting only at your assigned polling location, that may be found using the Westchester County Board of Elections Find a Polling Place webpage.
USEFUL LINKS
- Check your voter registration status and polling location using the NYS Board of Elections Voter Lookup Service.
- Text VoteNY to 474747 to receive voter-related updates from LWV NYS.
- Visit the LWVS Voter Information webpages and the LWV NYS website for more information. Please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs if you have questions.
Upcoming Candidate Forums
WESTCHESTER COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Thursday, October 20, 2025
7pm to 8:00pm
via Zoom
Organized by LWV of Westchester
- Ken Jenkins (D)
- Christine Sculti (R)
WESTCHESTER COUNTY CLERK
LWVW will not be holding a candidate forum for the office of Westchester County Clerk. Thomas M. Roach (D) had agreed to participate in a virtual candidate forum but Sheila Marcotte (R) declined LWVW’s invitation, citing a full calendar.
A forum with only one candidate present is an “empty chair” meeting and is prohibited by LWVW policy. LWVW regrets that this proposed voter education event will not be occurring.
LWV-sponsored candidate forums are conducted in a way that neither promotes nor advances one candidate over another and provide an important vehicle for the public to hear directly from candidates. LWVW strives to run forums in respectful environments that encourage civil discourse in a nonpartisan format with questions that have been carefully vetted, aim to avoid duplication, and address as wide a range of topics suited to the office sought. LWVW is disappointed that voters in Westchester County will have no such opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for Westchester County Clerk.
WESTCHESTER BOARD OF LEGISLATORS DISTRICT 5
LWVS and LWVWP will not be holding a candidate forum for the office of Westchester County Board of Legislators District 5. Jennifer L. Puja (D) had agreed to participate in a virtual candidate forum but Frank Schanne (R) did not respond to the invitation despite repeated outreach.
A forum with only one candidate present is an “empty chair” meeting and is prohibited by LWVS policy. LWVS regrets that this proposed voter education event will not be occurring.
LWV-sponsored candidate forums are conducted in a way that neither promotes nor advances one candidate over another and provide an important vehicle for the public to hear directly from candidates. LWVS strives to run forums in respectful environments that encourage civil discourse in a nonpartisan format with questions that have been carefully vetted, aim to avoid duplication, and address as wide a range of topics suited to the office sought. LWVS is disappointed that voters in Westchester County will have no such opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for Westchester County Board of Legislators District 5.
Please contact LWVS Voter Service Chair Kathy Gray with any questions.
Candidate Forum Recording Now Available
WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS, DISTRICT 5, DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
Thursday, June 12, 2025
7:30pm to 8:30pm via Zoom
Organized by LWVs of Scarsdale and White Plains
- Timothy D. Foley
- Jennifer L. Puja
Upcoming Candidate Forum
WESTCHESTER COUNTY BOARD OF LEGISLATORS, DISTRICT 5, DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
Thursday, June 12, 2025
7:30pm to 8:30pm via Zoom
Organized by LWVs of Scarsdale and White Plains
- Timothy D. Foley
- Jennifer L. Puja
Upcoming Village Election
Village Election
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
In-person voting from 6 am to 9 pm
Scarsdale Public Library, Scott Room
54 Olmsted Road
On the ballot will be candidates running for Village Mayor and three Village Trustee positions; each such office is a two-year term running from April 7, 2025 to April 5, 2027.
Registration Information
Friday, March 7 2025: Last Day to register with the Westchester County Board of Elections at your current Scarsdale address to be eligible to vote in the Village Election. Complete this NYS voter registration form. If you have any questions about your voter registration status, please call the Westchester County Board of Elections at (914) 995-5700 or check online using the New York State Board of Elections Voter Lookup page.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information
Voters may obtain an early mail ballot application or absentee ballot application online, request one by phone or mail from the Village Clerk, or attain one at the Village Clerk’s Office in Village Hall.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025: Last day for the Village Clerk to receive a completed early mail ballot application or absentee ballot application if the voter requests in that application that the absentee ballot be delivered to the voter via mail.
Monday, March 17, 2025: Last day for an applicant or applicant’s agent to appear in person before the Village Clerk (by 5 pm) to submit a completed completed early mail ballot application or absentee ballot application and be provided the actual absentee or early mail ballot.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 (Village Election Day): Last day for the Village Clerk to receive completed absentee and early mail ballots by mail, by drop box outside Village Hall before it closes at 5 pm, or at the Scarsdale Public Library during polling hours.
Reminders: After completing the absentee ballot, insert it into the tan-colored official absentee ballot envelope you were provided and seal the envelope. The VOTER must then sign and date the outside of the envelope where indicated. A WITNESS signature on the envelope is required ONLY if the voter cannot physically sign their own name.
According to the Village Clerk’s office, college students may vote in the Village Election if they are registered to vote at the Scarsdale address in which they are living. College students who are registered to vote where they are attending college may not vote in the Village Election.
Follow this link to the Village Clerk’s Election Information page.
For additional questions regarding the Scarsdale Village Election, please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs.
Remember to Vote in the Special Election
Special Election Day: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
In-person voting only at your designated polling location
Saturday, February 1, 2025 through Sunday, February 9, 2025
Early voting at any of 25 designated early polling locations
OFFICE ON THE BALLOT:
Westchester County is holding a special election to fill the unexpired County Executive term created by former County Executive George Latimer’s election to the House of Representatives for Congressional District 16. All registered voters in Westchester County are eligible to vote.
The candidates are Kenneth W. Jenkins (D) and Christine A. Sculti (R). The winner of the special election will serve as County Executive until the expiration of the current term on December 31, 2025. Another election will be held in November 2025 for a full term.
PLAN YOUR VOTE WITH VOTE411.ORG:
VOTE 411 has all your election information to:
- Check your registration status
- Find your polling place
- See what is on your ballot
- Learn about the candidates
- View recorded candidate forums
WAYS TO VOTE
- By early mail or absentee ballot;
- In person during Early Voting; or
- In person on Election Day.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information
- Monday, February 10, 2025 (one day before the election): Last day to apply in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601, for the General Election absentee ballot.
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (Special Election Day): Last day for your completed absentee ballot to be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Board of Elections or dropped off at any polling location in the County. Please note that mailed absentee ballots must be received by Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to be counted.
In Person Voting
Saturday, February 1, 2025 through Sunday, February 9, 2025: Early voting at any of the 25 designated polling locations and times in Westchester County.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 (Special Election Day): In person voting only at your assigned polling location.
USEFUL LINKS
- Check your voter registration status and polling location using the NYS Board of Elections Voter Lookup Service.
- Text VoteNY to 474747 to receive voter-related updates from LWV NYS.
- Visit the LWVS Voter Information webpages for more information. Please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs if you have questions.
Upcoming SBNC Election and Referendum on SBNC Resolution Amendments
School Board Nominating Committee Election and
Referendum on SBNC Resolution Amendments
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
In-Person Voting at Scarsdale Middle School Auditorium Lobby
from 7 am to 10 am and 2 pm to 9 pm
OR
Vote by Mail-In Ballot
The SBNC is the body of 30 residents serving staggered 3-year terms that vets applicants and nominates the proposed non-partisan slate for the Scarsdale Board of Education. Each year, voters elect new representatives from their respective neighborhoods to fill spots vacated by those who have completed their SBNC service.
The SBNC Resolution is the document that governs the school non-partisan election system. Proposed amendments are subject to voter ratification.
For more information, visit the Scarsdale SBNC website.
The deadline for Administrative Committee receipt of mail-in ballots at P.O. Box 172H in the Heathcote Golden Horseshoe Post Office is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Please visit the SBNC website to download and print the mail-in ballot and for the instructions on how to complete it.
As a voter service reminder, please remember that each ballot must be contained within its own mailing envelope bearing the voter’s full name and address, and with the voter’s signature across the seal. Multiple ballots within a single envelope will render all such ballots invalid.
Upcoming CNC Election
Citizens Nominating Committee Election
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
In-Person Voting at Scarsdale Public Library
from 7 am to 10 am and 2 pm to 9 pm
OR
Vote by Mail-In Ballot
The CNC is the body of 30 residents serving staggered 3-year terms that vets applicants and nominates the proposed non-partisan slate for the Village Board of Trustees, including Mayor. Each year, voters elect new representatives from their neighborhood to fill spots vacated by those who have completed their CNC service.
The deadline for Procedure Committee receipt of mail-in ballots at P.O. Box 284 in the Chase Road Post Office is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. According to the instructions listed on the mail-in ballot, the Chase Road Post Office must receive the ballots at least two days prior to the election to ensure delivery to the Procedure Committee’s box. Please visit the Procedure Committee website to download and print the mail-in ballots and for the instructions on how to complete them.
As a voter service reminder, if voting by mail, please remember that each ballot must be sealed within its own unmarked privacy envelope. The unmarked envelope must be placed inside an outer mailing envelope that identifies your name, full return address, and elementary school district. The voter must sign the outer mailing envelope across the seal. Multiple ballots within a single envelope will render all such ballots invalid.
Remember to Vote in the General Election
Election Day: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
In-person voting only at your designated polling location
Saturday, October 26, 2024 through Sunday, November 3, 2024
Early voting at any of 25 designated early polling locations
OFFICES ON THE BALLOT:
- U.S. President
- U.S. Senate (one seat)
- U.S. House of Representatives (Congressional District 16)
- NYS Senate District 37
- NYS Assembly District 88
- Westchester County District Attorney
- NYS Supreme Court Judge (five seats)
- Westchester County Court Judge (one seat)
- Westchester Family Court Judge (four seats)
FLIP YOUR BALLOT FOR TWO BALLOT PROPOSALS:
- Proposal 1: Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment (statewide Equal Rights Amendment)
- Westchester County Ballot Proposal: Increase the Term Length for County Legislators from Two to Four Years
PLAN YOUR VOTE WITH VOTE411.ORG:
VOTE 411 has all your election information to:
- Check your registration status
- Find your polling place
- See what is on your ballot
- Learn about the candidates
- View recorded candidate forums
WAYS TO VOTE
- By early mail or absentee ballot;
- In person during Early Voting; or
- In person on Election Day.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information
- Monday, November 4, 2024: Last day to apply in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601, for the General Election absentee ballot.
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (General Election Day): Last day for your completed absentee ballot to be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Board of Elections or dropped off at any polling location in the County. Please note that mailed absentee ballots must be received by Tuesday, November 12, 2024, to be counted.
In Person Voting
Saturday, October 26, 2024, through Sunday, November 3, 2024: Early voting at any of the 25 designated polling locations and times in Westchester County.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (General Election Day): In person voting only at your assigned polling location.
USEFUL LINKS
- Check your voter registration status and polling location using the NYS Board of Elections Voter Lookup Service.
- Text VoteNY to 474747 to receive voter-related updates from LWV NYS.
- Visit the LWVS Voter Information webpages and the LWV NYS website for more information. Please contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs if you have questions.
Candidate Forum Recordings Now Available
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 16
Thursday, October 17, 2024
7pm to 8:30pm
White Plains Public Library
Auditorium
100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Organized by LWV of Westchester
- Miriam Levitt Flisser (R)
- George Latimer (D)
NY ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 88
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
7pm to 8:15pm
New Rochelle City Hall
515 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Organized by LWVs of New Rochelle, Scarsdale, and White Plains
- Thomas H. Fix, Jr. (R)
- Amy R. Paulin (D)
NY SENATE DISTRICT 37
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
7pm to 8:30pm
White Plains Public Library
Auditorium
100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Organized by LWVs of Larchmont/Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Northeast Westchester, Rivertowns, Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester, Scarsdale, and White Plains
- Tricia S. Lindsay (R)
- Shelley B. Mayer (D)
Upcoming Candidate Forums
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 16
Thursday, October 17, 2024
7pm to 8:30pm
White Plains Public Library
Auditorium
100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Organized by LWV of Westchester
- Miriam Levitt Flisser (R)
- George Latimer (D)
NY ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 88
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
7pm to 8:15pm
New Rochelle City Hall
515 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Organized by LWVs of New Rochelle, Scarsdale, and White Plains
- Thomas H. Fix, Jr. (R)
- Amy R. Paulin (D)
NY SENATE DISTRICT 37
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
7pm to 8:30pm
White Plains Public Library
Auditorium
100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Organized by LWVs of Larchmont/Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Northeast Westchester, Rivertowns, Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester, Scarsdale, and White Plains
- Tricia S. Lindsay (R)
- Shelley B. Mayer (D)
To volunteer at any of the candidate forums or to serve on the questions committee, please contact LWVS Voter Service Chair Kathy Gray.
LWVS Board Issues Press Release Concerning Prop 1/NYS ERA
This November, New Yorkers have the power to protect abortion rights and secure our fundamental freedoms for generations by voting YES on Proposal 1, the New York State Equal Rights Amendment. Prop 1 has the effect of cementing existing legal rights into the New York State Constitution, which currently prohibits race and religion based discrimination. The amendment expands coverage to include protections against discrimination by the government based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy.
As we have witnessed on the national front, complacency is dangerous, and laws that we assumed were safe may change overnight with the political tides. Prop 1 is about ensuring that we New Yorkers, not politicians, control our healthcare decisions and personal futures.
Throughout Westchester, many of us have shared personal stories about the importance of protecting reproductive freedoms and protecting the liberties of all New Yorkers. “With the fall of Roe v. Wade and increasing attacks on reproductive rights across the country, many of us have realized that the legislative protections we once took for granted can no longer be assumed,” stated one Scarsdale League of Women Voters board member, who is also the parent of two high school students. “That’s why Prop 1 is essential: it permanently protects reproductive rights, including the right to abortion and IVF, in New York’s state constitution, safeguarding them from future political rollbacks.”
Many in our community have also shared their concerns about other forms of discrimination—whether it’s age-based bias in the workplace or the fear that LGBTQ+ New Yorkers could face discrimination in employment, healthcare, or child custody. Prop 1 closes these gaps in our state constitution and brings the constitution into alignment with existing state law. It confirms that no New Yorker should be denied access to healthcare, public sector employment, or public services based on who they are. And it reinforces existing laws to ensure that LGBTQ+ New Yorkers are protected from discrimination, that seniors won’t face age-based bias in the workplace, and that pregnant individuals cannot be penalized or disadvantaged.
For another board member, this is personal. “I’ve seen how older colleagues and friends have struggled with age discrimination,” she stated. “It’s heartbreaking to watch someone’s skills and contributions be ignored because of their age. Prop 1 will make sure older New Yorkers are treated with the respect they deserve.”
All New Yorkers deserve the freedom to control our own lives, futures, and healthcare decisions – including personal reproductive decisions, such as our right to abortion. Although some have tried to divide and distract us from the amendment’s goal of guaranteeing our personal freedoms, Prop 1 does not change any existing laws or regulations. It simply codifies our fundamental civil rights and reproductive freedoms in the New York State Constitution.
To learn more about this ballot initiative, its significance, and its potential impact, the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale invites you to a community discussion with Jenna Lauter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 7pm at the Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.
Join us in being part of the conversation, flipping over your ballot to vote YES on Prop 1 in November, and ensuring New York remains a stronghold for reproductive rights and equality.
- Register for the community event on our Events and Speakers webpage
- Read the amendment text and learn more about the NY ERA
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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties. Membership is open to all persons 16 years and older and provides the opportunity to be active and involved in local, state and national issues.
New York State Equal Rights Amendment Event
Topic: New York State Equal Rights Amendment (Proposal 1)
Featured Speaker: Jenna Lauter*
Policy Counsel at New York Civil Liberties Union
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
7 pm to 9 pm
Scarsdale Public Library, Scott Room
Event is free and open to the public (league membership not required).
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes.
Prop 1 has the effect of cementing existing legal rights into the NYS Constitution, which currently prohibits race and religion based discrimination. The amendment expands coverage to include protections against discrimination by the government based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy.
As we have witnessed on the national front, complacency is dangerous, and laws that we assumed were safe may change overnight with the political tides. Prop 1 is about ensuring that we New Yorkers, not politicians, control our healthcare decisions and personal futures.
Follow these links for more information on the NYS ERA (Proposal 1) that will appear on the back side of the November 5, 2024, general election ballot:
- LWVS Board Press Release
- LWV NYS ERA webpage
- NYCLU’s guide to what you need to know about the NYS ERA
- New Yorkers for Equal Rights Coalition’s website
*Speaker bio:
Jenna Lauter is a Policy Counsel at the New York Civil Liberties Union, where she focuses on issues related to reproductive rights and birth and family justice. She joined the NYCLU as an Equal Justice Works Fellow advocating against family separation and surveillance by the family regulation system (“child protective services”).
During law school, Lauter participated in the Community Advocacy Lab Clinic, where she researched and strategized to combat fees charged to incarcerated New Yorkers. She also interned with the Brennan Center for Justice, Mecklenburg Defenders, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and the NYCLU. Prior to law school, Lauter worked for several years in government, politics, and advocacy at the city, state, and national levels. She is a graduate of Barnard College (’13) and Columbia Law School (’21).
Voter Service Reminder
Deadline to Change Party Enrollment Before Any Primary Election This Year Is
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
February 14th — Valentine’s Day — of each year is the final day for voters to change their party registration before a primary election.
Voters who wish to change their party affiliation, as with any new voter registration or address change, may use the new NYS Board of Elections Online Voter Registration Portal (NY.Gov ID required) or may complete the New York State Voter Registration Fillable Form available from the New York State Board of Elections website to print and mail to the Westchester County Board of Elections.
For additional information, view the LWVNYS Voter Registration Basics webpage and the Westchester County Board of Elections Voter Registration webpage.
Voter Service Reminder
Deadline to Change Party Enrollment Before Next Primary Election
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
February 14th — Valentine’s Day — of each year is the final day for voters to change their party registration before a primary election (this June).
Voters who wish to change their party affiliation, as with any new voter registration or address change, may use the online Electronic Voter Registration Application available through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles or may complete the New York State Voter Registration Fillable Form available from the New York State Board of Elections website to print and mail to the Westchester County Board of Elections.
For additional information, view the LWVNYS Voter Registration Basics webpage and the Westchester County Board of Elections Voter Registration webpage.
Videos Now Available of Recent Candidate Forums
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 16
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
7 pm via Zoom
Sponsored by LWV of Westchester:
- Jamaal Bowman (Dem, WF)
- Miriam Levitt Flisser (Rep)
NY ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 88
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
7 pm via Zoom
Co-Sponsored by LWV of New Rochelle, LWV of Scarsdale, and LWV of White Plains with American Sign Language interpreters and closed captioning in several languages to be provided by Disability Rights New York:
- Amy R. Paulin (Dem, WF)
- Thomas Fix, Jr. (Rep, Cons)
NY SENATE DISTRICT 37
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
5pm via Zoom
Co-Sponsored by LWV of Larchmont/Mamaroneck, LWV of New Rochelle, LWV of Northeast Westchester, LWV of Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester, LWV of Scarsdale, and LWV of White Plains with American Sign Language interpreters and closed captioning in several languages to be provided by Disability Rights New York:
- Shelley B. Mayer (Dem, WF)
- Frank F. Murtha (Rep)
USEFUL LINKS
- Check your voter registration status and polling location using the NYS Board of Elections Voter Lookup Service.
- Text VoteNY to 474747 to receive voter-related updates from the LWV NYS.
For additional details on the upcoming general election, view the November 2022 General Election Timeline and Ballot Information for Scarsdale Residents page on the LWVS website. Contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs with questions.
Recent and Upcoming Candidate Forums
U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 16
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
7 pm via Zoom
Sponsored by LWV of Westchester:
- Jamaal Bowman (Dem, WF)
- Miriam Levitt Flisser (Rep)
NY ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 88
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
7 pm via Zoom
Co-Sponsored by LWV of New Rochelle, LWV of Scarsdale, and LWV of White Plains with American Sign Language interpreters and closed captioning in several languages to be provided by Disability Rights New York:
- Amy R. Paulin (Dem, WF)
- Thomas Fix, Jr. (Rep, Cons)
NY SENATE DISTRICT 37
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
5pm via Zoom
Co-Sponsored by LWV of Larchmont/Mamaroneck, LWV of New Rochelle, LWV of Northeast Westchester, LWV of Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester, LWV of Scarsdale, and LWV of White Plains with American Sign Language interpreters and closed captioning in several languages to be provided by Disability Rights New York:
- Shelley B. Mayer (Dem, WF)
- Frank F. Murtha (Rep)
USEFUL LINKS
- Check your voter registration status and polling location using the NYS Board of Elections Voter Lookup Service.
- Text VoteNY to 474747 to receive voter-related updates from the LWV NYS.
For additional details on the upcoming general election, view the November 2022 General Election Timeline and Ballot Information for Scarsdale Residents page on the LWVS website. Contact the LWVS Voter Service Chairs with questions.
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