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I will be on the sidewalk, near the flower pot, engaging discussion on the idea of non-partisan, top-two, instant-runoff primaries in future New York Local, State and Federal Elections. It will be the third time this year, during each of NY's three primaries, and it will be outside the local Board of Elections Office, which is a polling station on election days. New York State Election Law applies and there has been/will be no campaigning for any candidates near the polling station. This is a non-partisan, civically motivated, public demonstration free and open. All are welcome. See previous NY Primary actions at rayraymitrano.com > Election 2016 I want to vote: Tues 9/13 The final of three 2016 New York primary elections is coming up this Tues. 9/13 • (4/19 Presidential 6/28 Congressional 9/13 State/County) However, 30% of NY registered voters will once again be unable to participate in cultivating potential candidates for the fall election. Many states are different. They have open primaries to voters regardless of affiliation. Some even utilize ranked choice voting and the top-two candidates, regardless of political party, go onto a fall election (Potentially a Democrat and a Democrat, or a Republican and a Republican, or maybe an Unaffiliated and a Democrat?) This method allows voters to cast robust, dynamic ballots that are not susceptible to voter sabotage (the main critique for opening party primaries.) However, all NY taxpayers contribute toward the $25 million for our Board of Elections to host the four election days this year. Being tax-payer funded, shouldn't these very important elections be open to all voters? This year, 88% of congress is up for re-election. Many State and Local governemt positions are, too. However, most are not amidst with vigorous campaigning for seats in the State Assembly, State Senate, County Judges, Clerks and much else. Monroe County district ballots are sparse for this Tuesday election. Many potential candidates are unable to successfully challenge access to the closed Democrat or Republican party tax-payer funded nominating processes. #democracyspring #openprimaries @fairvotereform #whytuesday (at Monroe County Clerks)

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I want to vote: Tues 9/13 MCBOE The final of three 2016 New York primary elections is coming up this Tues. 9/13 • (4/19 Presidential 6/28 Congressional 9/13 State/County) However, 30% of NY registered voters will once again be unable to participate in cultivating potential candidates for the fall election. Many states are different. They have open primaries to voters regardless of affiliation. Some even utilize ranked choice voting and the top-two candidates, regardless of political party, go onto a fall election (Potentially a Democrat and a Democrat, or a Republican and a Republican, or maybe an Unaffiliated and a Democrat?) This method allows voters to cast robust, dynamic ballots that are not susceptible to voter sabotage (the main critique for opening party primaries.) However, all NY taxpayers contribute toward the $25 million for our Board of Elections to host the four election days this year. Being tax-payer funded, shouldn't these very important elections be open to all voters? This year, 88% of congress is up for re-election. Many State and Local governemt positions are, too. However, most are not amidst with vigorous campaigning for seats in the State Assembly, State Senate, County Judges, Clerks and much else. Monroe County district ballots are sparse for this Tuesday election. Many potential candidates are unable to successfully challenge access to the closed Democrat or Republican party tax-payer funded nominating processes. Are we that satisfied with our civic environment? Shouldn't we be getting to know as many options as possible beforehand? Growing the candidates and ideas we want, for a diverse, citizen tuned debate in the fall? I will be on the sidewalk, near the flower pot, engaging discussion on the idea of non-partisan, top-two, instant-runoff primaries in future New York Local, State and Federal Elections. It will be the third time this year, during each of NY's three primaries, and it will be outside the lo bycal Board of Elections Office, which is a polling station on election days. This is a non-partisan, civically motivated, public demonstration. All welcome. #democracyspring @fairvotereform #openprimaries #whytuesday (at Rochester, New York)

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Live streamed tour of Primary Caucus show. See full video at @fakenews2016 fb page. #fakeelection2016 @fairvotereform #openprimaries @democracyspring #whytuesday @visualstudiesworkshop (at Visual Studies Workshop)

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Check out Fake News coverage of the New York Congressional Primary in District 25 today. Full live streamed video on @fakenews2016 Facebook page. Great discussion on ballot access experiences, open, closed, top-two primaries, voter sabotage, ranked choice voting, voter turnout, H.R.2655, polling station worker eligibility and much more! Thanks to Noah Sargent and Tony D'Orazio for Congress, NY 25th Congressional District for coming out and sharing valueable perspectives. @fairvotereform #openprimaries @democracyspring #whytuesday #fakeelection2016 (at City Hall Historic District (Rochester, New York))

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VOTE Ray Ray Mitrano for Unaffiliated NY Primary Voter: Tues. 6/28 Fake News will be covering this sidewalk election via live stream. Watch live or later! Tues. June 28th 12PM Monroe County Clerk's Office 39 West Main St. Rochester, NY 14614 The second of three 2016 New York primary elections is coming up this Tues. 6/28 • (4/19 Presidential 6/28 Congressional 9/13 State/County)  However, 30% of NY registered voters will once again be unable to participate in cultivating potential candidates for the fall election. Many states are different. They have open primariesto voters regardless of affiliation. Some even utilizeranked choice voting and the top-two candidates, regardless of political party, go onto a fall election (Potentially a Democrat and a Democrat, or a Republican and a Republican, or maybe an Unaffiliated and a Democrat?) This method allows voters to cast robust, dynamic ballots that are not susceptible to voter sabotage (the main critique for opening party primaries.) Being tax-payer funded, shouldn't these very important elections be open to all voters? This year, 88% of congress is up for re-election. Many districts in New York are amidst with vigorous campaigning for seats in the House of Representatives. However, Monroe County will not be holding any elections on Tuesday, since no potential candidates were able to successfully access the closed Democrat party ballot of the incumbent. None for the Democrat party Senate position either. No Republicans are contesting each other. Other party candidates seek those offices for the Nov. 8th General Election. Shouldn't we be getting to know as many options as possible beforehand? Growing the candidates and ideas we want, for a diverse, citizen tuned debate in the fall?  Join us tomorrow via live stream or watch later! Free and open to the public. All welcome. #fakeelection2016 #openprimaries @fairvotereform #whytuesday @democracyspring (at Rochester, New York)

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Amazing results for states with closed primaries. What would these tax-payer funded elections look like if all eligible voters could participate, regardless of political party affiliation? How would @berniesanders be doing in the democratic math this year? #openprimaries #democracyspring #whytuesday (at United States)

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About 70% of eligible voters did not participate in the past thirty combined Democrat and Republican 2016 state primaries and caucuses. Who votes? Why don't others? What is different with each state? Where are the third, fourth and fifth party candidates? Why did Arizona have 6 hr. wait lines? #democracyspring #openprimaries #whytuesday (at United States)