The City Bar’s Civic Education Committee presents Civics Snapshots, a video series providing essential information and resources on various civics topics to inspire active engagement within and beyond the New York City legal community.

Check out the content below to dive deeper into different topics and take action.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney–client relationship.

Episode #1: Voting in New York City

Civic Education Committee member Leah Campbell offers facts about voting eligibility and registration and approaches to engaging others in discussion and participation.

2026 Primary Election Resources:

Primary Election Date: June 23, 2026
Early Voting Period: June 13, 2026 – June 21, 2026
View the list of New York City candidates here.
Check your party registration here.
Request an early mail ballot here.
Register to vote at nycvotes.org or vote.nyc/elections
View information on your polling site here.

Other Resources:

To learn more about the history of voting, check out Building Informed Citizens Today for a Better Tomorrow at history.nycourts.gov/democracy-teacher-toolkit/