Vote

In the June 2023 Primary Election for City Council, Harlem residents should vote to hold our elected officials accountable for making policies and allocating funding that aligns with our priorities e.g., street safety, fair share, and economic development.

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In the past, the lead candidate won by a shockingly a slim margin. A voting block of a mere 1,000 votes can change an election!

Over the years, many Harlem officials owe their careers to the Harlem’s county committee. When there is a Special Election, when the incumbent officials vacate a seat before their term ends, the county committee is the body that elects Democratic Party Nominees. Over the years, the Harlem’s county committee voted in Brian Benjamin, Cordell Cleare, Bill Perkins and Eddie Gibbs, and as often happens in Harlem, the Democratic nominee wins the Special Election open to the public easily.

By 953 votes, Eddie Gibbs won against John Ruiz votes (12% of votes) in 2022

By 114 votes, Kristin Jordan won against Bill Perkins (0.6% of votes) in 2021

By 117 votes, Diana Ayala won against Robert Rodriguez (1.2% of votes) In 2017

By 1236 votes, Adriano Espaillat won against Keith Wright (0.3% of votes) in 2016

Voting Resources Available

How can you help?

Organize a chat group in your building. Talk to your neighbors in the elevator
Post our distribution to buildinglink emails
Distribute physical posters (email us to ask for physical copies, or download the image file here)
Invite a District Leader to your building’s event, e.g., William Smith
Recommend your building to join the Greater Harlem Coalition
Run for county committee
Vote with Harlem East Block for our endorsed candidate

How to get started?
Check out these Voting Resources

We invite you to vote with Election District 8!

In 2022, district 8 has the highest voter turnout during primary election. But even so, less than 300 people voted. Help us turnout 800 people to vote in District 8 and nearby Districts. You can sending communications to your building and hold events.