Author: bkvoters

Brooklyn Voters Alliance (“BVA”) is an all-volunteer, non-partisan organization that works to protect and expand voting rights in New York State. We believe democracy is strongest when everyone has a voice. We promote voter participation, education, and civic engagement to ensure fairness and equal access to our fundamental right to vote.

Historic New York Voting Reforms Must Be Funded, and Followed by More Changes to Improve Our Democracy

February 08, 2019 | by Nicole Hunt On January 14, the New York State Assembly and Senate made their mark on New York voting history. After over 100 years without meaningful reform, legislators passed six bills that will significantly increase voter access to the polls and the reach of their voices. On January 25, Governor Cuomo codified this … Continue reading Historic New York Voting Reforms Must Be Funded, and Followed by More Changes to Improve Our Democracy

Velmanette Montgomery

Represents the 25th Senate District Sponsored Legislation Highlight – S4440; Authorizes persons at least sixteen years old to submit an application to register to vote Highest Points Category – Ability to Vote (Category II); focused on state imposed barriers to voting and procedures for eligibility to vote 2017-2018 Legislative Session Total Points: 39 Senator Montgomery’s voting rights record is ranked 5th … Continue reading Velmanette Montgomery

Simcha Felder

Represents the 17th Senate District Sponsored Legislation Highlight – S7386; Provides that the fall primary day in 2018 shall be the first Thursday following the second Monday in SeptemberHighest Points Category – Access/Ease of Voting (Category III); focused on individual barriers to voting, and issues concerning the physical polling place 2017-2018 Legislative Session Total Points: 5 Senator Felder’s voting rights … Continue reading Simcha Felder

Martin Dilan

*Lost seat during 2018 primary election Represents the 18th Senate District Sponsored Legislation Highlight – S4213; Provides for early voting twenty days prior to a primary or general election and eight days prior to a special electionHighest Points Category – Access/Ease of Voting (Category III); focused on individual barriers to voting, and issues concerning the physical polling place 2017-2018 Legislative … Continue reading Martin Dilan

Roxanne Persaud

Represents the 19th Senate District Sponsored Legislation Highlight – S960; Convicted felons may vote if such person’s maximum sentence of imprisonment has expired or such person is serving a term of parole, presumptive release, conditional release, or post-release supervisionHighest Points Category – Right to Vote (Category I); focused on eligibility to vote2017-2018 Legislative Session Total Points: 9 Senator Persaud’s voting … Continue reading Roxanne Persaud

Jesse Hamilton

*Lost seat during 2018 primary election Represents the 20th Senate District Sponsored Legislation Highlight – S2653; Proposed amendment to the New York State constitution to allow qualified voters to vote by mailHighest Points Category – Ability to Vote (Category II); focused on state imposed barriers to voting and procedures for eligibility to vote 2017-2018 Legislative Session Total Points: 60 Former … Continue reading Jesse Hamilton