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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1,000,000 For Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club To Support Mohawk Youth | Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York The official website of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Proud to serve New York in the United States Senate.

Find your polling location and get on line before 9pm tonight! Vote! Vote! Vote!

https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

Voter Search Screen for VoterLookUp Please enter your Last Name, First Name, Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY format), County and Address information and press the "Search" button.

If you live in Franklin County, NY vote today or tomorrow at the Franklin County courthouse from 9am-5pm. Otherwise check your polling location to vote on Tuesday:
https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

Voter Search Screen for VoterLookUp Please enter your Last Name, First Name, Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY format), County and Address information and press the "Search" button.

Be sure to vote in the midterms. This is an extremely important election and hopefully all those that are registered to vote will be voting. You can vote early at the Franklin County courthouse or at your polling location on November 8th. See comments for more information.

NYS District 21 Candidate Visits Akwesasne Matt Castelli, a candidate for New York State's Congressional District 21 visited Akwesasne on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Castelli is a former CIA officer and Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council who served in both the Obama and Trump White Houses. He was campaigning throu...

Early voting starts today!

"Civic engagement looks different for everyone, but one thing remains true: every voice and every vote matters!

Who and what is on the ballot?

Midterm elections are crucial to electing representatives for Congress, as well as state and local governments. Congress is composed of two bodies: the Senate and House of Representatives. The Senate is comprised of 100 senators, two from each state. There are 435 representatives in the House, each representing a congressional district from their state. Senators serve six-year terms, and representatives serve two. In 2022, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives are up for grabs, while 34 seats in the Senate are eligible. In addition, 36 states are voting on governors.

Some major issues that are top of mind for people this election cycle include the student debt crisis, climate change, gun safety, and reproductive rights. It’s important to learn about your state and local races and stay connected to what is happening in your community.

Why do midterms matter?

We get it. Midterm elections don’t feel as “flashy” as presidential elections. But trust us, they are just as important. Midterm elections allow citizens to vote on the issues that matter most. By using your vote during a midterm election, you can elect representatives who support issues and topics you care about–and they can represent you at the highest level. The results of the midterms can often change the makeup of Congress. When young people come together through activism and electoral politics, you can help change the trajectory of our democracy. Using your vote during the midterm elections means you can elect officials who care about the issues that matter most to YOU, like gun safety, climate change, LGBTQIA+ rights, and more!"

Your votes matter! Congressional midterms are on November 8th. Early voting information in comments. Click the following link to find your polling place, who's on the ballot and registration status.
https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

Stefanik lambasts Indigenous People’s Day bill; Tribe reacts A proposal to change the state holiday of Columbus Day and rename it “Indigenous People’s Day” is gaining steam after getting Democratic sponsors for a bill in both the state

***IMPORTANT*** Today is the last day to register to vote so you are eligible to vote in the midterms. Visit the Franklin County courthouse or register online with your NYS driver's license/ID.

voterreg.dmv.ny.gov

If you haven't already registered to vote, you have until Friday to do so. Midterms are just as important as the presidential election, if not more! Register as soon as possible to be eligible to vote in this midterm election on November 8th. October 14th is the deadline to register.

voterreg.dmv.ny.gov

Deadline to register to vote in this year's midterm elections is October 14th. Register today and share with your friends and family!

Register to Vote Register to vote or update your voter information online.

Don't forget to VOTE in today's Democratic primary election!
https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov

If you are looking for information on when and where to vote and other deadlines for the upcoming primary election, please click on photo below. Be sure to vote this primary!

Voting Information — Castelli For Congress DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY: TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD Voting Information Election DayTuesday, August 23rd (6:00am-9:00pm)Early VotingSaturday, August 13th - Sunday August, 21stLast day to postmark or register in person to vote in the August primaryFriday, July 29th Absentee Ballot Voting:Last day for BOE to rece...

Voting in midterms matters! Electing members of Congress is so important because this is the part of the government that makes and passes laws. Pease contact us if you'd like more information on how to register to vote. The democratic primary for congressional representatives is August 23rd. Please vote during this primary (August 23rd) and the general election on November 8th!

Help prevent an opioid overdose. Join us today for free Narcan training at the Akwesasne Farmers Market in the Roadblock Billie's parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a 15 minute training session. Everyone who completes a session will receive a free Narcan kit.

Overdose can happen to ANYONE, get trained to save a life. Narcan is safe for all ages. This is open to all community members.

There's still time to register to vote for the primary on August 23rd to choose who will be running against the current congressional representative, Elise Stefanik. See link below to learn how to register or contact us with any questions.

https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingRegister.html

Vote! Vote! Vote!

Contact us with any questions regarding how to vote!

Reminder: we are the vast damn majority.

If we wield it, we win.

***Primary Election*** Be sure to vote on Tuesday, June 28th for your choice of candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and sheriff. Check the ballots below to view your options. (Sheriff options are only listed on the Republican ballot.) Winners of this election will go on to run against each other in the General Election November 8th. The primary election for Congress and Senate will be held on August 23rd. Be sure to cast your votes in both of these important elections! Find your polling station with link below. Message us with any questions.

https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

Just so everyone is aware, the primary election for NY Congress/Senate will NOT be on this primary election day, June 28th. It will be Aug 23rd. Early voting will be Aug 13th-21st.

Please reach out with any questions!

If you haven't registered to vote in NY, fill out the form below, print and mail to your local board of elections. (Franklin County voters, mail to Board of Elections, 355 West Main Street, Suite 161
Malone, NY 12953)https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/download/voting/voteregform-eng-fillable.pdf

If you are a registered Democrat in Franklin County, early voting finishes up tomorrow, June 26th. PRIMARY ELECTION DAY is Tuesday, June 28th – Polls open 6 AM until 9 PM.
Find your registration and poll site using the link below. https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

For more information visit the Franklin County NY Board of Elections using the link below.
https://www.franklincountyny.gov/departments/administrative/board_of_elections/2022_early_voting_and_election_day_information.php

The U.S. is reckoning with its troubled past of Indian boarding schools Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and tribal leaders are advocating for a congressional commission to examine the impacts of the federal Native American forced-assimilation policy.

This is another reason voting is so important. These atrocities are being invested and shared with help from Native American Congresswoman Deb Haaland.

https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/us-boarding-school-investigative-report-released

US boarding school investigative report released The findings show the federal Indian boarding school system consisted of at least 408 federal schools across 37 states and roughly 53 different schools had been identified with marked or unmarked burial sites

Keys to the Navajo Nation’s COVID-19 Vaccination Success | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Respect for community and elders, along with tribal sovereignty, fueled the vaccination effort.

Great news for Georgia!

With Emphasis on Community and Culture, Native Americans Lead Nation in Vaccinations - News & Guts Media If there’s any group that might have a legitimate reason to lag behind on vaccine uptake, it’s Native Americans. Community members often live far from healthcare facilities and a history of mistreatment by the government could have led to mistrust about the vaccines. But according to data collec...

Politico: Haaland becomes first-ever Native American in presidential Cabinet - News & Guts Media Haaland says she is a 35th generation New Mexican. Four Republicans voted to confirm Haaland. She won. We won. In a historic vote, the Senate confirms Deb Haaland of the Laguna Pueblo and first district of New Mexico the next Interior Secretary. pic.twitter.com/oCQgRQ8d1W — ...