Election and Voting Rights Experts Hold Briefing On What To Expect Ahead of Early Voting

Group will debunk misinformation about how and when New Yorkers can vote, and share preparations as voters head to the polls

NEW YORK, NY (10/13/2026) (readMedia)-- With just days until the start of early voting, election experts and voting rights advocates will hold a virtual press briefing to explain how New York's elections work, debunk misinformation about the voting process, and outline the steps organizations are taking across the state to ensure every voter can cast their ballot without issue.

The briefing comes as some politicians continue to push misinformation intended to scare and confuse voters about how and if they can vote. Despite misinformation about the voting process, nothing has changed. New Yorkers still have three ways to vote: by mail, in person during early voting, or on Election Day. Early voting runs from Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

Experts will also discuss the return of the nonpartisan Election Protection program, which will deploy hundreds of volunteers across the state to observe the voting process and assist voters in multiple languages with any questions or concerns they may have.

Press must RSVP at the registration link here to attend.

WHO:

Susan Lerner, Executive Director, Common Cause New York

Hae-Lin Choi, co-founder, Hands Off NYC

Chris Alexander, Executive Director, NAACP New York State Conference

Erica Smitka, Executive Director, League of Women Voters of New York State
WHAT:

Virtual press briefing with election experts and voting rights advocates to debunk misinformation and explain how the voting process works for New Yorkers
WHEN: Thursday October 15, 2026 at 11:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: https://commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s_jacaRGQcaQDGBwX1R3jw
New York
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