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Election Day is getting closer, and there’s a lot happening at MyVoteMattersNY. Over the past several weeks, we’ve been sharing information, asking questions and highlighting issues that matter to New Yorkers.
If you haven’t been following us on social media, or haven’t checked lately, here are some of the posts you may have missed.
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HERE'S WHAT YOU'VE BEEN MISSING
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DON’T WAIT FOR THE CANDIDATES TO COME TO YOU.
Not seeing gubernatorial candidate’s advertisements or events doesn’t mean there isn’t information available.
Every citizen has a responsibility to look beyond campaign messaging, research the candidates, and decide who best represents their priorities.
COMPARE THE CANDIDATES
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WHY ARE NEW YORKERS PAYING 63% MORE FOR ELECTRICITY?
For families already facing a high cost of living, energy affordability matters. In July 2026, New York's average residential electricity price was 29.90¢ per kWh—63% higher than the U.S. average of 18.31¢.
Shouldn't affordable energy be part of making New York more affordable?
COMPARE THE CANDIDATES
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NEW YORK’S TAX BURDEN—#2 IN AMERICA
New York has the second-highest state and local tax burden in the nation according to WalletHub’s 2026 analysis. Property, income, and sales/excise taxes represent 12.39% of New Yorkers’ personal income under WalletHub’s statewide measure. Only Hawaii ranks higher.
How can New York become affordable—and keep more New Yorkers from leaving?
COMPARE THE CANDIDATES
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WHICH CANDIDATE’S POLICIES WILL HELP BUILD SAFER COMMUNITIES?
Public safety is one of the most important issues facing New Yorkers in the 2026 gubernatorial election. Before casting your ballot, examine the candidates’ publicly available records, statements, policy positions, and reported actions on the issues affecting the safety of our communities.
READ THE FULL REPORT
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GUN OWNERS CAN HELP DECIDE THE NEXT GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK—BUT ONLY IF THEY VOTE
Less than 378,000 votes decided the 2022 governor’s race. An estimated 1.6 million New Yorkers in firearm-owning households did not vote. (1) Your Second Amendment rights are shaped by the people elected to office—and elections are decided by the people who vote. Rights are protected by those who show up to defend them.
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WHERE DOES BRUCE BLAKEMAN STAND ON THE SECOND AMENDMENT?
Under Governor Kathy Hochul, New York has expanded its firearm laws to be some of the most restrictive in the nation.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman has outlined his approach to Second Amendment rights and New York's firearm laws, including actions he says he would pursue as governor.
Among the positions he has outlined include reviewing New York laws and regulations for compliance with U.S. Supreme Court decisions and aligning state enforcement practices with constitutional requirements. Read B. Blakeman’s position for yourself.
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