Political Strategy Resources

1. Confirm Your District and Party Registration
   Use the Voter Search Screen for VoterLookUp to confirm your Assembly District (AD), Election District (ED), and ensure you're registered in the party you wish to serve in.

2. Engage with Project Civica Resources
   Visit Project Civica:

   • Watch the short video explaining the process.

   • Sign up for our Committee Strategy meeting every Monday at 7:00 pm. Complete the form to receive the weekly Zoom link.​Project Civica

3. Participate in Weekly Meetings
   Attend weekly meetings to learn about the process and get assistance from Project Civica to get you started.
4.  Connect with your County Party Committee

• Reach out to your local Party Committee Chair in your town, city and/ or county and indicate your interest. 

• Find out when and where you can attend meetings then begin to assist in party activities to build mutual trust. ---You may be able to be appointed into an empty election district or you may have to wait to carry a petition the next pertinent election cycle.

Deepen Your Understanding
Visit Project Civica Media and watch Steve Gillan’s presentation video to understand why it’s crucial for you to get involved in this effort.

Empowering Voters to Shape Their Future

Every election—whether local, state, or national—has a direct impact on our communities, schools, infrastructure, and rights. Yet, too many registered voters in New York stay home, thinking their vote doesn’t matter. The Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Initiative is a nonpartisan effort to educate and motivate voters across New York State to participate in every election, because democracy only works when we all show up.

Why GOTV Matters in New York

• Local Elections Decide Your Daily Life – School boards, city councils, judges, and county executives make decisions on taxes, public safety, education, and housing. Low turnout means a small group decides for everyone.
• Statewide Elections Shape NY’s Future – Governors, legislators, and ballot measures determine voting rights, healthcare, infrastructure, and more. Your vote ensures your voice is heard.
• Every Vote Counts – Many elections in NY are decided by slim margins. In some local races, just a handful of votes can change the outcome.

How the GOTV Initiative Works

• Voter Education – Many voters don’t realize how much power local elections hold. We break down what’s on the ballot and why it matters.
• Debunking Myths – Some believe their vote doesn’t count or that elections are "already decided." We provide facts on close races and historic election turnarounds.
• Removing Barriers – We help voters:
  • Find their polling place
  • Understand early voting & absentee ballots
  • Navigate voter ID requirements
• Community Mobilization – Partnering with schools, churches, businesses, and civic groups to spread the word through:
  • Door-to-door canvassing
  • Phone & text banking
  • Social media campaigns
  • Rides to the polls for those in need

Join the Movement Voters:

• Pledge to vote in every election and remind friends & family to do the same.
• Volunteers: Help educate and mobilize voters in your community.
• Organizations: Partner with us to amplify voter outreach.

Democracy isn’t a spectator sport. Your vote is your power—use it!

Please contact your local county Board of Elections for a new voter registration card. They are issued at the local level. Contact information for all local boards is available at the county board of elections page.

NYC Residents
If you live in the 5 boroughs of New York City, please email your request to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Why It’s Important to Become a Poll Inspector

• Poll inspectors ensure that the voting process is secure, transparent, and accessible. They verify voter eligibility, manage ballot distribution, and help resolve issues that arise at polling places.
• Ensures Party Representation - In New York State, each polling place is supposed to have bipartisan representation—typically one Democrat and one Republican working each station.

If no Republican (or other minority party member) applies, the Board of Elections will assign a Democrat to fill that role.

• Poll inspectors are compensated for training and for their work on election days.

In New York:

Training pay: typically around $25–$100
(varies by county)

Election day pay: generally $250 to $300+ per day depending on hours and county policies

• Becoming an inspector and help your neighbors vote, maintaining order, and ensuring that everyone plays by the rules.