275,000+ students
That’s a lot of votes!

CUNY VOTES is a comprehensive, non-partisan initiative whose mission is to promote student voter registration, voter participation and voter awareness through campus based activities, external partnerships and University-wide campaigns.

In the midst of COVID-19, stay safe, stay home, and register to vote online through DMV with a State issued ID and apply for an absentee ballot online.  If online is not an option, you can access these forms under the Register to Vote heading on this site.

  • Register to Vote Deadline:  October 9, 2020
  • Absentee Ballot Application Deadline:  October 27, 2020
  • General Election:  November 3, 2020

REGISTER ONLINE NOW   REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT ONLINE NOW

 

We Power NYC

NYC Votes and CUNY are aiming to get 25,000 CUNY students to pledge to vote in 2020. When you sign up, you will receive election updates and reminders to help you stay engaged.

Use your power. Vote.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW

Become a Pollworker

In New York City, you can earn some serious cash by working in a variety of pollworker jobs, including election inspector and interpreter. It’s also a great way to be directly involved in the democratic process.

Who Represents Me?

Every New Yorker has more than a dozen elected officials who represent them, ranging from the President to the Chair of your Community Board. Look up who they are here.

CUNY Voter Registration Coordinators

Every CUNY campus has a designated Voter Registration Coordinator. Seek out yours for help with registering to vote, and questions about events or activities your campus is hosting for voter registration and to get out the vote.

A How-To-Guide for Registering to Vote

Registering to vote is easier than you think, especially using CUNY’s special registration form accessible directly on CUNYfirst. Take a look at our guide or PDF version to figure out your best option.

KEY VOTING & ELECTION DATES

2020 is a huge voting year for our Country, and New York State. Save these dates so you don’t miss out on the opportunity to express your voice.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
National Voter Registration Day

OCTOBER 9, 2020
Voter Registration Deadline for General Election

OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Early Voting for General Election

NOVEMBER 3, 2020
General Election Day