4 more days of Early Voting.
6 more days to Election Day.
They jumped in the Car to Go Vote...
A fellow IMV volunteer shared this story from a recent canvass: while talking with someone at the door about early voting, her mother called out from another room —She had recently moved and wanted to know how to register to vote.
The volunteer explained Golden Day, when eligible voters could register and vote on the same day—and they jumped in the car to go register and vote!
Knock Doors—or Make Calls—from Now Through Election Day
Take a canvassing shift in Rome or Utica, or request a route closer to home.
NY-21 / Rome: laforest@nydems.org
NY-22 / Utica: rocher@nydems.org
Before your shift, download MiniVAN Touch and create an account.
Prefer to make calls? Join a phonebank.
Help Protect Every Vote
Sign the No Kings Pledge to be ready to join a coordinated, peaceful response if election interference calls for one.
NY-21: Blake Gendebien's Final Campaign Weekend
The final weekend before Election Day brings two opportunities to see Blake Gendebien, the North Country dairy farmer and small-business owner running for Congress in NY-21.
Saturday, October 31 — Rome and Little Falls
12:00–1:30 p.m. | Harvest the Vote Rally
Fort Stanwix, Rome
Event Details and RSVP
This event replaces the regular Saturday rally at Fort Stanwix.
2:00 p.m. | GOTV Canvass Launch
525 Albany Street, Little Falls
Event Details and Sign-Up
Both events are part of the final weekend of campaigning ahead of Tuesday's election.
Early Voting: The Final Days!
More than 11,000 Oneida County residents voted early in just the first five days!
According to the Oneida County Board of Elections, 11,135 people had already voted early—surpassing the county's reported totals for previous nine-day early-voting periods.
Early voting ends Sunday, November 1.
Oneida County Early Voting Locations
Utica: MVCC Alumni College Center, 1101 Sherman Drive
New Hartford: Town Offices, 8635 Clinton Street
Rome: South Rome Senior Center, 112 Ridge Street
Whitesboro: Whitestown Town Offices, 8539 Clark Mills Road
Herkimer County: Holy Family Parish, 637 John Street, Little Falls.
Voting hours vary by day. Check with your county Board of Elections before heading out.
Election Day Is Tuesday, November 3
Polls are open 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Find Your Election Day Polling Place
🚗 Need a Ride? Can You Give One?
The Oneida County Democratic Women's Club is coordinating rides to the polls and mail-ballot pickup.
Contact Teresa to schedule: 315-794-9262 | tvane27@hotmail.com
Bridge Brigades & Rallies
Thursday, October 29 | 4:00–5:30 p.m. — IMV Weekly Pop-up Rally
8 Park Avenue, Whitesboro (across from the library). A peaceful demonstration in support of First Amendment rights. More Information
Friday, October 30 | 4:00–5:30 p.m. — IMV Visibility Bridge Brigade
Route 49 west exit onto River Road, Marcy. Signs provided. Sign Up
Saturday, October 31 | 10:00–11:30 a.m. — Herkimer Bridge Brigade
Meet at Price Chopper, 555 E. Main Street, Little Falls. The group departs promptly at 10:00 a.m. Questions? Contact Darryl at 315-717-1248.
Saturday, October 31 | 12:00–1:30 p.m. — Harvest the Vote Rally, Rome
Fort Stanwix. This replaces the regular Saturday protest. RSVP
October 31st, 2:00 pm, Blake Gendebien at GOTV Canvass Launch in Little Falls, 525 Albany Street, Little Falls, Sign up now for details.
Election Protection: Be Prepared, Stay Connected
Election Day is November 3rd, but vote counting and certification continue afterward. National organizations are preparing for the possibility of challenges to election results and encouraging communities to understand how coordinated, peaceful responses would work.
What's the Plan? With Ezra and Leah
Thursday, October 29 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Zoom
Join Indivisible co-founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg for a discussion of major political developments, election protection, and strategies for responding to potential disruptions.
📬Trouble With Your Mail Ballot?
The Oneida County Board of Elections has reported USPS delays affecting mail ballots, including ballots that haven't arrived weeks after being mailed.
Still waiting? Call the Board of Elections at 315-798-5765 to discuss a replacement ballot or voting in person.
Already have your ballot? You can return it in its signed return envelope at any early voting site or Election Day polling place.
If you requested a mail ballot but decide to vote in person, you'll generally need to cast an affidavit ballot instead of using a voting machine.
🍂Come Celebrate at IMV’s Fall Fiesta!
Enjoy free Tex-Mex food catered by Rio Grande and celebrate a year of showing up for our community. All are welcome!
Sunday, November 8 | 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Jewish Community Center
2310 Oneida Street, Utica
New York Health Act: Get Involved
Learn about the New York Health Act and connect with the Mohawk Valley organizing hub.
Save the date: Thursday, November 12, at 7 p.m. for a statewide organizing meeting.
For local meeting updates and information about getting involved, contact Teresa Van Etten at tvane27@hotmail.com. An in-person meeting and a Zoom meeting are being planned; details will follow.
