About Better Ballots NY
BETTER BALLOTS NY: 2010 Voter Education Guide is based on official candidate statements compiled by the Voter Enfranchisement Project at The Bronx Defenders and partner organizations. Better Ballots NY covers the races for Governor, Attorney General as well as State Assembly and Senate races in New York City districts that are disproportionately impacted by the criminal justice system.
BETTER BALLOTS NY is a nonpartisan effort comprised of nonpartisan organizations that do not support or oppose any political party or candidate.
You can now view official responses of candidates running in the September 14 Primary Election.
Note: To avoid confusion, the website currently displays only those candidates who are running in the Primary Election. Candidates running in the General Election will be displayed after September 14.
Using this Website
You can generate a voter guide that is specifically tailored to include the elections taking place within your region. You can browse candidates pages by race, by candidate last name, or by selecting all candidates. When you are ready to select the races you want to download and print, simply click on the "Generate Custom Guide."
*Please note that the website will continue to be updated as candidates respond.*
Updates
Register to Vote Today! Check out the voter Information link to learn about how and where you can register for the 2010 New York Elections.
Primary Election
Vote on September 14th
General Election
Register by October 8th
Voter on November 2nd
Are you a CANDIDATE running for Governor, Attorney General, State Senate or State Assembly? We want to post your responses to these questions. For more information send an email to Better Ballots at betterballotsny@gmail.com
SEARCH BY CANDIDATE
Browse candidates by last name:
The Questions
For the full text of the questions we asked candidates click here.
1. What should the state do about the lack of access to safe, affordable housing for the lowest-income New Yorkers – including those struggling with mental illness, physical disabilities, addiction, or reentry from jail or prison?
2. What are your views on voting rights for people in prison New York State? What are your views on voting rights for people on Parole in New York State?
3. What are your views on closing New York prisons that are running below capacity?
4. How should the State promote employment for job-seekers who have criminal records? How can the private sector be encouraged to help with this?
5. What are your views on the NYPD’s stop-and-frisk practices? What steps should the city and/or NYPD take to improve relations between the police and residents, particularly in communities of color?
