Be Vote Ready
Election 2024
Thanks to everyone who got registered and voted. I hope you continue to vote for the rest of your life.
Federal Election Results
Election Results from the Ithaca Voice (includes House, Senate, New York State & Proposition 1 results for the Ithaca area)
Read & Watch the News
Please take time to educate yourself about the important issues of the upcoming election by tuning in. The New York Times has an entire page devoted to the election. Everyone at Ithaca College can access the New York Times. The Associated Press (AP) also has a page devoted to Election 2024. For video coverage, try C-SPAN.
For local news, read The Ithacan's 2024 Voter's Guide to the General Election. Note that the "Important Dates" on p. 2 pertain to New York State. Local Radio station WSKG has an Election 2024 page.
- NY Congressional District 19 (Federal): Watch the Molinaro, Riley debate from NewsChannel 13
- NY Senate (Federal) Watch the Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sapraicone debate from C-SPAN
- NY Senate District 52 (NYS): Watch the Webb (D), Sigler (R) debate from WSKG
- NY Assembly District 125 (NYS): Anna Kelles (D) is unopposed
GET REGISTERED!
Faculty can insert the slides into you PPT presentations. You can copy and paste a slide. Use the QR code to access the LWV Vote411 site. These slides were created by Prof. Michael Trotti (mtrotti@ithaca.edu).
Intercom Posts
- Why Should I Vote?
- Am I Eligible to Vote?
- How Do I Vote?
- Republican National Convention, July 15-18
- Democratic National Convention, August 19-22
- Plan Your Vote: How to Vote Absentee.
- How to Register to Vote
- What's on the Ballot?
- Early Voting: New York State
- Need a ride to the polls? Local polling place (if registered on campus) is Longview
- What's an Affidavit Ballot?
- Tompkins County Local Race Debate Information: BE INFORMED!
USA.gov:
Political Party Conventions
While the convention is open only to delegates, invited guests, and the press, you will be able to watch many of the speeches and proceedings on television. Most major news outlets will be carrying live coverage of many of the speakers. Read this TIME magazine article by Simmone Shah and Chantelle Lee about, "Why We Have Conventions and How They Work" (15 July 2024). (adapted from a Notice in Intercom 11 July 2024)
- Republican Party Convention - Monday, 15 July through Thursday, 18 July 2024 in Milwaukee, WI. Donald Trump accepted the Republican Party nomination with JD Vance as his running mate. Read the GOP Party Platform. Watch it on C-SPAN.
- Democratic National Convention - Monday, 19 August through Thursday, 22 August 2024 in Chicago, IL. VP Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic Party nomination with Tim Walz as her running mate. Read the DNC Party Platform. Watch it on C-SPAN.
Debates
- Presidential Debates from Ballotpedia. Check their site or the NYTimes.com for changes
- Vice Presidential Debate (October 1, 2024) from Ballotpedia
Try C-SPAN for streaming debates and conventions.
(chart from Ballotpedia)
Brochures and Pamphlets
- FIRST VOTE: A Guide for New Voters in New York StateWritten and distributed by the LWV of NYS.
- Your Right to Vote in New York State: College StudentsTrifold brochure from the League of Women Voters and the NY Bar Association.
- LWV NYS Voters Guide 20243 pages. Basic information to be sure you are ready to vote (registration information, mail in ballots, election dates).
- Student Voter ToolkitGuidance from the U.S. Dept. of Education on how to promote voter participation with students.
Be Vote Ready
NEW YORK RESOURCES
Tompkins County, NY: How do I register?
Register in NY. Links to the NYS website
Register: LWV Vote 411 - this portal will assist you for all states
New York Equal Protection of Law Amendment (2024) (from Ballotpedia). You can see Proposition 1 on the Tompkins County Board of Elections > Sample Ballots page. It is on the back of the ballot so scroll down to see it.
- New York Board of ElectionsIncludes voting information and election results.
- Tompkins County Board of ElectionsFind out where to vote and check your registration status.
- League of Women Voters of New York StateThe League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. They provide voting guides.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Vote.orgVote.org uses technology to simplify political engagement, increase voter turnout, and strengthen American democracy. --About page
- Deadlines for Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request by StateInteractive US map created by the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.
- National Mail Voter Registration FormThe National Mail Voter Registration Form can be used to register U.S. citizens to vote, to update registration information due to a change of name, make a change of address or to register with a political party. --website
- Ballotpedia.org Presidential Election 2024Find information about candidates, issues, etc.
- National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)Gathers policy information state-by-state.
- StudentVote.org"StudentVote.org is a project of the Student PIRGs’ New Voters Project, which is America’s oldest and largest field-based nonpartisan youth voter mobilization program. "- website
- Can I Vote?National Association of Secretaries of State website created by state election officials to help eligible voters know how and where to vote.
