Actions for the Week of July 31, 2022
Here are some things you can do to make a difference!
Don’t forget: our second primary is rapidly approaching, and we’ll be choosing our Democratic candidate for the newly formed US Congressional District 12, which has merged what were two districts, represented by Carolyn Maloney and Jerry Nadler. Please share this info far and wide, and make sure you're ready to go when the time comes!
Check Your Registration
Find Your Poll Site (some of them have changed!)
Voter Hotline: 1-866-VOTE-NYC (1-866-868-3692)
Wednesday, August 3rd, 5: 30-6:30
Letter Writing Party with Swing Left
Virtual
Write letters at this virtual party using this award-winning, proven tactic to reach potential voters in important upcoming elections.
Learn how to increase the impact of your letters by writing a "why I vote" personal story that really connects with voters! Vote Forward did research in 2021 that showed this type of message could up to double the number of folks who decide to vote because of your letter!
Learn more and sign up HERE
Thursday, August 4 at 7PM
UES Progressives NY12 Forum & Endorsement Meeting
Online
Join Upper East Side Progressives on August 4th for their forum and endorsement vote. Attendance is confirmed for the leading candidates, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Congressman Jerry Nadler, and attorney and NYU lecturer Suraj Patel.
Register HERE
Thursday, August 4th, 7-8pm
Swing Left Northeast College Fall Planning Workshop
For College Students
Virtual
College Students: attend this fall planning workshop to help college groups plan for their fall semesters during this vital midterm season. Collaborate with fellow college students, learn about Swing Left's resources for the midterm and what you can do to make the biggest impact on these elections!
Sign up HERE
SAVE THE DATES
Monday, August 8th, 7pm
Letter-writing with us, Indivisible Upper East Side
Via Zoom
Join our virtual letter writing party, to tell registered Democrats in Georgia why voting is important to you personally, and encourage them to vote in this critical fall election. We’ll give you a link to download letters via Vote Forward in advance and then you can join us.
Email Melinda.indivisible.ues@gmail.com to get links to download the letters and the Zoom event.
August 10
NY-12 Candidate Forum
7 PM
Temple Emmanuel (in person or virtual)
Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney are both running for the same seat (an unusual case of incumbent vs. incumbent). Plus, there are two other candidates vying for the seat: Suraj Patel and first-time candidate Ashmi Sheth. Hear from each candidate and find out where they stand on women’s rights, climate change, and gun control.
Moderators: Matt Nosanchuk, president of New York Jewish Agenda and Jodi Rudoren, editor-in-chief of the Forward.
Register HERE