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Democracy for America Endorses Mondaire Jones for Congress in NY-17

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Democracy for America (DFA) announced its endorsement of Mondaire Jones to represent New York’s 17th Congressional district following the retirement of Rep. Nita Lowey.

Jones jumped into the race in July 2019 prior to Lowey’s decision to retire. If elected, Jones would be the first Black, openly gay member of Congress. Mondaire perviously worked for the Obama administration, and who grew up in the Spring Valley. He most recently served as an attorney in Westchester County’s Law Department.

“At Democracy for America, we’ve long believed that we must change the kind of leaders running our country if we want our country to change. We’re honored to endorse Mondaire Jones in this race for Congress in New York’s 17th Congressional District because we know he’ll be the kind of fresh, bold, and progressive leader his community and our country needs in Washington in the years ahead.” said Yvette Simpson, CEO, Democracy for America

“I am humbled to have the support of Democracy for America in my campaign to represent the people of New York’s 17th Congressional District. Growing up poor, black, and gay, raised by a single mom who worked multiple jobs to provide for our family, I never imagined someone like me could make it to the halls of Congress. I’m running for Congress because, for me, policy is personal. If we are going to change Washington, we need to change the kind of people we send there. We need more representatives who understand the lived experiences of millions of Americans who face economic insecurity every day. In my crowded primary, I am the only candidate supporting Medicare for All and student debt forgiveness. I’m prepared to fight for the big, structural solutions we need to make sure working-class people get a fair shot in our economy and that people like me are treated equally under the law.” — Mondaire Jones, Candidate, New York’s 17th Congressional District

Democracy for America is Jones’s first endorsement from a national, progressive organization and just the seventh non-incumbent candidate for U.S. House to be endorsed by the grassroots progressive group ahead of 2020.

Check out Jones’ First Campaign Ad – “Dirt Path”

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There are 7 Early Voting Centers Open Throughout Rockland For The 2024 Election

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                                        Early voting is your right. Use it!

Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Ave., New City, NY 10956
Haverstraw Town Hall, 1 Roman Rd., Garnerville, NY 10923
Orangetown Town Hall, 26 W. Orangeburg Rd., Orangeburg, NY 10962
Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901
Stony Point Kirkbride Hall, 5 Patriot Hills Ln., Stony Point, NY 10980
Fire Training Center, 35 Firemen’s Memorial Dr., Pomona, NY 10970
Pascack Community Center, 87 New Clarkstown Rd., Nanuet, NY 10954

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October 29th,  12:00pm – 8:00pm

October 30th, 9:00am – 5:00pm

October 31, 12:00pm – 8:00pm

November 1st, 9:00am – 5:00pm

November 2nd, 9:00am – 5:00pm

November 3rd, 9:00am – 5:00pm

                                   Know Your Rights
1) If a person believes they are eligible and tries to vote but the Board of Elections’ records indicate such person is not eligible, that voter has a right to cast an affidavit ballot. Voters may also seek a courtorder.
2) Voters “online or in the polling place” at the time an early voting center closes shall be permitted to vote.
3) All Early Voting Centers comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Voting Rights Act.

                                   Know Your Dates
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 – Deadline for Board to receive application for an absentee ballot.
Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 – Deadline to register for the 2024 General.
Monday, Nov 4, 2024 – Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot in person at the Board.
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 – Deadline to postmark/mail your absentee ballot.
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024 – General Election Day. 

Go to your usual poll site on November 5th if you did not vote early or via absentee vote. Poll sites are open at your usual poll site from 6AM -9PM.
To learn more, visit voterockland.com or call 845.638.5172

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2024 Presidential Primary, Early voting is your right. Use it!

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Rockland voters have 8 days of early voting, including weekends and evenings. You may go to any early voting center, regardless of your town.

Saturday March 23rd from 9:00 – 6:00pm

Sunday March 24th from 9:00 – 6:00pm

Monday March 25th from 8:00 – 5:00pm

Tuesday March 26th from 11:00 – 8:00pm

Wednesday March 27th from 8:00 – 5:00pm

Thursday March 28th from 11:00 – 8:00pm

Friday March 29th from 8:00 – 5:00pm

Saturday March 30th from 9:00 – 6:00pm

Rockland has five Early Voting Centers:

Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Ave., New City, NY 10956
Haverstraw Town Hall, 1 Rosman Rd., Garnerville, NY 10923
Orangetown Town Hall, 26 W. Orangeburg Rd., Orangeburg, NY 10962
Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, NY 10901
Stony Point Kirkbride Hall, 5 Patriot Hills Ln., Stony Point, NY 10980

Know Your Dates
Saturday, March, 23, 2024 – Deadline for Board to receive application for an absentee ballot.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 – Deadline to register for the 2024 Presidential Primary.
Monday, April 1, 2024 – Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot in person at the Board.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Deadline to postmark/mail your absentee ballot.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Pres. Primary Day. Poll sites are open at your usual poll site from 6AM – 9PM.

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