Democracy in Action is an Election Day project produced by student journalists in the S.I. Passing on the importance of voting to children, grandkids
ulie Hammer, 69, has voted in New York’s 22nd Congressional district for over 50 years. She has made it a family tradition to teach her daughters the importance of voting…
Central New York voters arrive early to Le Moyne College
Originally from Jamaica, Daphne says she loves the United States and is always excited at the opportunity to cast her ballot. She has lived in the U.S. for 33 years.…
Panasci Family Chapel draws early crowd on Election Day
https://youtu.be/2D51Se4Trss Video Transcript Matea Kanicki (Reporter): Poll volunteers at Panasci Family Chapel had an early start this morning. Set up was underway at 5 a.m. as ballot scanners and sign…
Supplying Sweets and Smiles to Voters
How a volunteer made a stressful election a little brighter.
Returning voter believes that social media propelled young voters
Voters have cited several different issues that they're concerned about in today's election. They'll be voting for local candidates while also voting for the presidential election.
Election Day voters take pride in waiting until the big day to cast their ballots
Voters from districts 3, 7, and 14 in the town of Cicero came to Bellewood Baptist Church on Election Day, November 5, 2024, to cast their ballots. Diana Valdivia ©2024…
A warm Election Day in Fayetteville brings out voters in droves
Play Transcript NARRATOR: IT'S EARLY NOVEMBER AND IT'S WARM AND SUNNY TO EVERYONE'S SUPRISE. THE ONLY THING BRIGHTER THAN TODAY ARE THE SMILES OF THE FAYETTEVILLE RESIDENTS CASTING THIER BALLOT.…
Political division apparent among Syracuse voters
Voters from districts 3, 7, and 14 enter the Bellewood Baptist Church on Election Day to cast their ballots. One-third of Onondaga County voters utilized early voting, leaving a large…
Local resident believes voting is a civic duty
Poll workers assist voters at the registration table at Fayetteville Free Library. Sky Shuyang Zhuang ©2024 FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. (NCC NEWS) -- Jim Williams has voted in every election since he…
Citizens say voting is sign of respect and civic duty
Residents come out to the polls and show the significance of submitting their ballots