Despite rumors to the contrary, there are actually elections happening in New York State this Tuesday.
If you are looking something to do this weekend, my friend Greg Lavine (yes, relation to the Nassau anti-incumbent hero Assemblyman Charles Lavine) who is a Democratic organizer in Nassau is looking for volunteers to help with 2 tightly contested seats for the Nassau Legislature up for election on Tuesday. The Nassau Legislature has the slightest of Democratic advantages at 10-9, and in order to maintain Tom Suozzi's reform agenda in Nassau, we need to keep that chamber in Democratic control.
The two Democrats are almost-Peter-King-slayer Dave Mejias (pictured above addressing the Fordham Law Democrats' Alumni Dinner this April) and Diane Yatauro, who respectively represent Nassau's 14th and 18th legislative districts.
It's especially important for Mejias to have a strong showing so he can hopefully enter his King rematch with the wind at his back.
Anyway, here's the scoop (via email):
Please volunteer on election day-This Tuesday- (Nov 6th) and/or this weekend for the Get Out The Vote effort. Email me at g.lavine1@gmail.com or call 516-639-8437. We will be phone calling, lit dropping, supermarketing, train station-ing and partaking in all other fantastically fun GOTV and E-day activities (Yes, that means free drinks and food) Both Dave and Diane are young, progressive public servants who are targeted by the Nassau County GOP machine. Currently the Democrats hold a slim 10-9 lead in the legislature, so these two races are crucial to maintaining the majority. I look forward to seeing you soon! |
