OUR VOTE, OUR VOICE
The Caribbean Equality Project (CEP) builds political power through civic engagement, voter registration, public education, and legislative advocacy.
"Mash-Up De Vote" is CEP's culturally responsive, nonpartisan campaign to educate voters and build political power. In 2025, CEP will continue its efforts by organizing phone and text banking to mobilize Caribbean immigrants, Caribbean Americans, and LGBTQ+ individuals to vote in New York City elections. Activities include producing local voter guides, conducting digital outreach via social media, and engaging in targeted door-to-door outreach and street canvassing in Caribbean-centric neighborhoods, such as Little Guyana in Queens, Little Caribbean in Brooklyn, and Castle Hill and Soundview in The Bronx.
Each year, CEP registers voters, hosts political candidate forums, organizes voter education events, such as the "Little Guyana Votes Festival," and collaborates with community partners to amplify Caribbean voices. This fosters civic participation and builds political power for Afro- and Indo-Caribbean LGBTQ+ immigrants at all levels of government.
CEP collaborates with community-based and faith-based partners to organize direct actions. These efforts engage documented and undocumented LGBTQ+ community members and their families with elected officials through town halls, community meetings, and hearings, regardless of immigration status or voter eligibility.
RANKED CHOICE VOTING
The June 24 primary election will use Ranked Choice Voting for Mayor, City Council, Comptroller, and Public Advocate. Other offices on the ballot, like District Attorney and judges, will not use Ranked Choice Voting since they are not city offices.
In primary and special elections for city offices, you can now rank up to five candidates in order of preference instead of choosing just one.
2025 NYC Primary Election Dates and Deadlines
Monday, June 9, 2025: Absentee ballot request deadline (online)
Deadline to request your absentee ballot online or by mail. Request your absentee ballot.
Saturday, June 14, 2025: Voter Registration Deadline
We’ve partnered with Turbovote to make registration easy. Register to vote.
Saturday, June 14, 2025: Deadline to update your address
If you move, you must notify the Board of Elections of your new address to vote in the primary election by this date.
Saturday, June 14 - Sunday, June 22, 2025: Early Voting
Vote early in person before Election Day! Find your early voting site and hours.
Monday, June 23, 2025: Absentee ballot request deadline (in person)
Deadline to request an absentee ballot in person. Find your borough Board of Elections office.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Primary Election Day
Polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm. Find your poll site.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Deadline to return your absentee ballot
Last day to postmark your absentee ballot or drop it off at a poll site. Find your poll site.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Deadline for the Board of Elections to receive absentee ballots
The Board of Elections must receive your absentee ballot by this date. However, your ballot must be postmarked by June 24 to be valid.
Civic Engagement in Action
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