New Yorkers will go out to vote this Tuesday in the state primaries with Latinos as protagonists

This Tuesday is primary election day in New York. Throughout the state, more than 12 Millions of registered voters will be able to use the right to vote to elect the nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties, who will compete for the positions of Governor and Lieutenant Governor in the elections next November generals. And the candidates are trying to convince more voters to give them their vote of confidence at the polls in order to win.

The current governor of the State, Kathy Hochul, hopes to receive the support of the electorate to remain in office after the November elections, but will have to be measured against Congressman Tom Suozzi and the current Ombudsman, Jumaane Williams, who promoted an intense campaign to unseat her from the command of the state government. Rob Astorino, Andrew Giuliani, Harry Wilson and Lee Zeldin are facing each other for the Republican nomination.

Williams insists on the importance of going out to vote and warns that “without a new, brave and progressive leadership that generates changes, the way things have always been will get in the way of what they can be”, while Hochul called for all registered voters to show up at the polls.

“Tomorrow (today) is the day of the primary elections; it’s an opportunity to use your voice and advance progress in our state. Make your plan to vote, and let’s do it, New York“, commented the current state president.

But the eyes of New Yorkers are not only focused on the race for Governor, but also on that of the Vice Governor’s Office, where two Latin women: community leader Ana María Archila, defender of immigrants, who is in a duo with Jumaane Williams in her aspiration, and former councilwoman Diana Reyna, who is with Tom Suozzi, are showing the power of their communities to arrive with a progressive agenda to the high government position, created to replace the Governor in case of absence. The two Hispanic politicians are measuring themselves against the current lieutenant governor Antonio Delgado, who is not Latino.

In these elections, the voters will also elect assembly members and judges. The positions of Attorney General of the State and Comptroller, are postulated by the current officials without opposition in their parties.

And in mid-election day, which began last week with the option of early voting, which was borne by almost 180,000 voters, Latino voters like Juan Casallas say they feel that in these elections the Latino vote will make a difference.

“I like see that there are many young people involved in the electoral issue, young people like my children, who pushed me to go out and vote so that they take us more seriously, and I think that what we have shown is that we Latinos can no longer continue to be ignored politicians and that we decide who can win”, commented the Colombian from 40 years old.

María Molina, a resident of Queens, mentioned for her part that she was ready to vote moved by “the to illusion” of seeing a Latina as Lieutenant Governor, who can help her community more.

“I hope that in these elections the voice of Latinos is heard and we finally have someone from our community working for us from above, giving us the value that our vote deserves”, said the Mexican daughter of immigrant parents.

That vision is also shared by NALEO (Education Fund of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials), which in a recent report assured that Hispanics will have a lot of strength in the elections in these primaries, since not only will more than 1 in 8 registered voters be Latino, but there are also Latino candidates.

“Once again, Latinos are prepared to play a fundamental role in this year’s primaries, both as candidates and as voters,” said NALEO Educational Fund Executive Director Arturo Vargas. “The presence of Latino candidates on the ballot for prominent offices across the state is just one factor that can drive Latinos to the polls. However, Latinos look beyond the race and ethnicity of candidates and will support those who take community needs and priorities seriously.”

Vargas added that NALEO’s projections suggest that participation in the midterm elections in November this year , “will probably reflect the historical figures of 2018”.

“Still, it depends on the candidates and their campaigns help ensure that the voter turnout of 2022 meets or exceeds those projections,” he added, warning that factors such as redistricting after the Census, the competitiveness of state and congressional races, and the effectiveness of voter participation efforts directed at the Latino community, will determine the participation landscape.

NALEO also mentioned that more than 750.120 Latinos in New York will vote this year in the general elections, which represents an increase of 40,8 percent from 2014. They also revealed that two-thirds of Latinos are registered Democrats (67 percent), which represents more than one in six registered Democrats (17 percent) in the state.

“Thus, the Latino electorate will play a key role in the Democratic primaries,” the report concluded.

The State Electoral Board revealed that 178,223 New Yorkers voted early, so which 86,890 did so in the Big Apple, and he took the opportunity to call on the voters, remembering once again that only those who are registered in a political party are eligible to vote in the primary elections in June.

“All registered Democratic and Republican voters will have the o opportunity to vote in the primary elections for Governor. Voters will also be able to have primary elections for Assembly and local elected offices based on where they live,” the State Board of Elections said in a statement. “Voters can find out if they are registered with a political party and where their primary polling place is by visiting voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.”

The 23 next August there will be other primaries to elect New York congressmen to the House of Representatives and state senators and the general elections will be on November 8.

Who is running for the office of Governor?

• For the Democratic nomination, the current Governor Kathy Hochul faces Congressman Tom Suozzi and the current Ombudsman, Jumaane Williams

For the Republican Party, Alison Esposito is the candidate

Key Facts About New York State Primary Elections

• 28 in June will be the primary elections to elect state positions such as governor, lieutenant governor and assembly members
• 00 August will be the primary elections to elect nominees to the state Congress and Senate

,982,819 is the total number of voters registered in New York to vote

• 6,542,096 Democrats are registered to vote
• two,848,894 Republicans are registered to vote
• two,984,900 registered voters are not with any party
• 1,076, 933 of voters are registered but have been inactive
• 542,721 of them are Democrats
203,095 of them are Republicans

Useful information for the primaries

In New York City, the polls will be open from 6: 00 am to 9: 00 pm.
You can reconfirm your polling place at the Vote.nyc site.

You can also visit the State Board of Elections website at: https://www.elections.ny.gov/

Only those who are registered will be able to vote
• Masks are required at all polling sites
• If you have a problem at your polling place, you can file a complaint by calling the New York Voter Protection Hotline at (866) 3902992.
In this link you can check your voting site: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

Voting Rights in New York State

The right o to vote includes voting for the candidates and questions on the ballot and having enough time to vote.
• Make your votes count
• Secrecy in voting: The secrecy will be preserved in voting for all elections.
• Freedom in voting: Cast the vote, free of coercion or intimidation by election officials or any other person.

Permanent Registration: once registered to vote, you remain qualified to vote from an address within your county or city.

• Accessible Elections: Non-discriminatory equal access to the electoral system for all voters, including the elderly, disabled, alternative language minorities, military, and overseas nationals, as required by federal and state law.
Voting Assistance: You may request need assistance to vote due to blindness, disability, or inability to read or write.
• Instruction to vote: You can view a sample ballot at this polling place before you vote, and before you enter or approach a private booth, scanner, or ballot-marking device, you can request assistance on how to mark and/or cast your ballot.
Affidavit Voting: Provided your name does not appear on the voting record or on the voter registration or registration list, or fail to provide identification when requested, you will be offered an affidavit ballot.