New York: Election Monitors Needed for Special Election

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From the New York Democratic Lawyers Council

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Protecting Voting Rights Isn't Just For November Anymore!
January 30, 2007
Dear Colleague,

This past November, almost 500 of us came together to stop Republican suppression tactics and protect New Yorkers' voting rights. As a result of our efforts, more New Yorkers' votes were properly counted, electing Democrats across the state.

But there is still work to be done. Governor Spitzer has appointed Republican State Senator Michael Balboni to a position in his administration, leaving open a hotly contested seat in northwest Nassau County. Winning this seat is vital to Democratic efforts to take over the State Senate, and the Democratic candidate, Nassau County Legislator Craig Johnson, will do just that in a fair and honest election.

On Tuesday, February 6th, the NYDLC will be working to ensure that this very close and extremely important special election is run fairly and securely. We need a strong team of volunteer monitors to help us put forth the same effort that we exhibited this past November in Yonkers and across the state. Please join us for another opportunity to protect voting rights this February 6th! To join our special election monitoring team, log in or register on our website, www.nydlc.org and volunteer through your member page!

There will be a mandatory short training addressing specific issues that may arise in the special election. We are holding several training sessions:

January 31st, 7PM at the law firm of LeBeouf Lamb
125 W 55th, Manhattan

February 1st, 6PM at the Nassau County Democratic Committee Headquarters
1 Old Country Rd, Ste 430, Carle Place, NY (Mineola LIRR stop)

February 4th, 11AM at the Nassau County Democratic Committee Headquarters
1 Old Country Rd, Ste 430, Carle Place, NY (Mineola LIRR stop)

Please e-mail us at [e-mail] with any questions.

Sincerely,
The NYDLC Steering Committee