❌👑No Kings, GOTV & the Final Push to Election Day!
2 Days Until Early Voting Starts
12 Days Until Election Day
RALLIES SHOW OUR NUMBERS.
DOORS REACH VOTERS.
Hundreds of us turned out for No Kings–Vote Early! across the Mohawk Valley. (~380 in Rome, 200 in Utica, and 50 in Herkimer!) But rallies and protests don't replace the direct conversations that help get voters to the polls.
TOO MANY DOORS. NOT ENOUGH CANVASSERS.
Week after week, the same small group of dedicated volunteers has been doing the work. There are still too many voters to reach and not enough people knocking on doors.
If everyone assumes someone else will do the work, the work simply won't get done.
With less than 2 weeks until Election Day, we're asking everyone who can to take just one canvassing shift. No experience necessary.
Please don't leave this work to someone else!
THREE ACTIONS THAT MATTER RIGHT NOW!
#1: GET OUT THE VOTE (GOTV): OCTOBER 24–NOVEMBER 3)
Get Out the Vote (GOTV) is the final push to turn voter support into actual ballots cast. Instead of simply introducing candidates and discussing issues, canvassers focus on reaching likely voters, reminding them that voting is underway, answering practical questions, and helping them make a plan to vote.
Ready to Canvass? Here's Where to Go.
ROME / NY21: View canvassing shifts and sign up
UTICA / NY22: View canvassing shifts and sign up
🏡 Prefer to Canvass Closer to Home?
For October 24–25, the Kirkland Democrats are offering a satellite pickup location in Clinton for volunteers who live closer to Clinton than Utica. Pick up your assigned turfs, slate cards, and candidate literature there, then head out to canvass in your chosen community—whether that's New Hartford, Kirkland, Deansboro, or another nearby area.
Contact Lybille Rocher at 857-346-4655 to arrange your location and shift.
Shift start times: 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m.
New to canvassing? Experienced volunteers can help you get started, and you don't have to go door to door alone.
#2: VOTE EARLY — AND HELP OTHERS VOTE!
Early Voting: October 24–November 1
Oneida County — Choose any of these 4 locations:
Utica: MVCC Alumni College Center, 1101 Sherman Dr.
New Hartford: Town Office, 8635 Clinton St.
Rome: South Rome Senior Center, 112 Ridge St.
Whitesboro: Whitestown Town Offices, 8539 Clark Mills Rd.
Herkimer County:
Little Falls: Holy Family Parish, 637 John St.
Voting hours vary by day. Check your county's early voting schedule before heading out.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 6 a.m.–9 p.m.
🚗 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
#3: PREPARE FOR ELECTION DEFENSE
TODAY! Thursday, October 22 | 8–9 p.m. ET
Final Preparation for Election Defense — National No Kings Zoom
Join the No Kings coalition to prepare for potential challenges to election results, including coordinated, nonviolent responses and sustained mobilization if needed. The coalition is organizing now so participants understand how to respond safely and effectively.
Take one more step: Sign the No Kings Pledge to Engage.
❌👑NO KINGS: VOTE EARLY! — MOHAWK VALLEY SHOWS UP
Hundreds of Mohawk Valley residents turned out on Saturday, October 17, for 3 local No Kings: Vote Early events!
Utica — 200 participants
At F.T. Proctor Park, participants formed a giant VOTE EARLY message, captured in an aerial photograph.
Note: There are even more pics on the IMV Socials. Stop by and say "Hi"!
200 participants gathered in Utica to spell out VOTE EARLY for this aerial photograph.
Signing up new voters!
Rome — 380 participants
A crowd gathered at historic Fort Stanwix for speakers, music, and information about voting and election protection.
Special thanks to our partners, including the League of Women Voters and the NAACP Rome Branch, for speaking, tabling, and helping make the event possible!
Herkimer — 50 participants
Residents gathered for a No Kings honk-and-wave rally, spreading the message about early voting.
☹️ No Kings Responds to Meta
Indivisible Mohawk Valley joins the national No Kings coalition in expressing dismay over Meta's suspension of the No Kings: Vote Early Instagram account during the October 17 events.
📬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 an 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.
Have You Texted Your Friends About Voting?
Here's a simple way to encourage friends and family to make a voting plan.
Copy and send this message:
“I made a commitment to ask everyone I know to make a plan to vote. I plan on voting early. What’s your plan to vote?”
Keep going through your contacts, and don't forget your group chats!
Final Fundraiser for Jon Lipe for Assembly
Wednesday, October 28 | 6–8 p.m.
Delmonico’s Steakhouse, 147 N. Genesee St., Utica
Join Congressman John Mannion, Democratic members of the Utica Common Council, and former Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri for Jon Lipe’s final fundraiser before Election Day.
Donations from inside and outside the district are welcome. Eligible contributions from residents of the 119th Assembly District may qualify for New York’s public matching-funds program, at rates up to 12:1.
Purchase Tickets or Contribute Here
Jon Lipe Responds to His Opponent's Negative Ads
“My opponent, Mike Gentile, is spending big bucks to tear me down. Here's my response.” — Jon Lipe
📣 Bridge Brigades & Rallies
Thursday, October 22, 4:00–5:30 p.m. — IMV Weekly Pop-up Rally. 8 Park Ave., Whitesboro (across from the library). Join us for a peaceful demonstration and exercise your First Amendment rights!
Friday, October 23, 4:00–5:30 p.m. — IMV Visibility Bridge Brigade. Meet at the Route 49 west exit onto River Road in Marcy. Signs are provided. Sign up here.
Saturday, October 24, 9:00–10:30 a.m. — Herkimer County Bridge Brigade. Meet at Little Falls Price Chopper, 555 E. Main Street, at 9:00 a.m. before heading to the overpass. All are welcome, and help with signs is appreciated!
Our Herkimer County Bridge Brigade continues to turn out every Saturday!
Saturday, October 24, 12:00–1:30 p.m. — Protest Against Trump’s Authoritarianism in Rome. Fort Stanwix National Monument, corner of James Street and Erie Boulevard.
NEW THIS WEEK: Early Voting Directional Signs!
This week, participants will also hold signs with arrows pointing toward Rome's early voting location. New to activism? This is a relaxed way to join your neighbors, meet new friends, and take part in a community gathering!
