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We all know our political system is broken.
We need New York veterans to help fix it.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission to build and mobilize a community of military veterans to advocate for election innovations that unlock competition, make our politics less polarizing and our government more effective.
Veterans for New York Voters
What we do
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Advocate for New York's Final Five Voting
We believe in fighting for competitive elections, accountable
politicians, and responsible government
Activate the New York Military Veteran Community
To build and mobilize a community of military veterans to advocate for election innovations that unlock competition, make our politics less toxic and our government more effective.
Support Local Reform Partners
Veterans for New York Voters seeks to support the broad coalition of voters coming together in support of better elections and better politics; from Final Five Voting NYC to our partnership with Unite NY
The Problem
Closed Primaries
Have you noticed that our representatives are farther right and left than the majority of Americans?'
That's because our representatives are chosen in low-turnout closed primaries.
In most jurisdictions across the United States (for example, 85% of Congressional districts), the Primary Election effectively decides who will win the General Election.
Here in NYC, that means that our elected officials are often selected by only 10%-20% of voters.
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ABOUT
Who We Are
Veterans for New York Voters is the state affiliate for Veterans for All Voters, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, with a vision for a healthy and truly representative American system of government where everyday citizens are incentivized and excited to participate.
Seamus Murphy
Task Force Leader
Glomani Bravo-Lopez
State Volunteer
Michael Abramovich
State Volunteer
Mario Ponsell
State Volunteer
Colleen Bushnell
State Volunteer
John Madrid
State Volunteer
Craig Gridelli
State Volunteer
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Jeremy Butler
State Volunteer
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Karanjit Paul
State Volunteer
Murat Akaydin
State Volunteer
Mike Munoz
State Volunteer
John Bullis
State Volunteer
Chris Kasker
State Volunteer
Michael Matos
State Volunteer
Won Palisoul
State Volunteer
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Eric Gardiner
State Volunteer
Lucas Cioffi
State Volunteer
Community Testimonials
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"I support VPI and the Final 5 campaign because the current system doesn’t represent the people. No matter the issue, the solution begins with having our voices heard and represented by those we elect, but in areas where districts consistently elect from the same political party, the real election occurs in the primaries. The problem is that the current closed-primary election system disenfranchises citizens who don’t align with a major political party. Rather than appealing to all their constituents, politicians are fighting for votes within their own party. This gives us more and more extreme candidates moving on to the general elections, and the rest of us get stuck choosing between the lesser of two evils. VPI is working to change that, to give us all a voice in choosing officials who actually represent us, and that is the America I fought for."
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Murat Akaydin
Military Veteran
OUR STATE REFORM PARTNERS
Active Campaign:
In Partnership with:
Veterans for New York Voters is partnered with Final Five Voting NYC
Upcoming Events
Braver Angels Coliseum Debate: Does America Need Radical Change?
When: Oct 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Where: Village Underground, 130 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Final Five Voting is a combination of two innovative election reforms:
1. A single non-partisan, open preliminary election in June in which all candidates and voters participate regardless of their political party registration.
2. The top five vote-getters advance to an instant runoff (Ranked Choice Voting) general election in November.
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