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2024 Peter Larr Student Civic Achievement Award
Each year the League of Women Voters of Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester presents a Student Civic Achievement Award to a local high school junior in recognition of the student’s overall contributions to his or her school and community in the areas of civic engagement, advocacy, leadership or voter education. The recipient will receive a $1000 monetary award.
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Important 2024 Voting Dates
- Tuesday, June 25, 2024: Primary Election (Early Voting Saturday, June 15, 2024 to Sunday, June 23, 2024)
- Saturday, June 15, 2024: Last day NYS voter registration form must be received by the Board of Election by mail or in person. Those with a NY.Gov ID may register using the new NYS Board of Elections Online Voter Registration portal. Check your voter registration status at the NYS Board of Elections Voter Lookup Service. For more information, view the NYS Board of Elections Voter Registration Process webpage.
Become a Poll Worker
Must be 18 years old* and a registered voter in Westchester County
Earn $350 for working Election Day
For more info visit https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/election-inspectors
*Minimum age of 17 if your school district participates in a program under Education Law Sect. 3207-a
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Coline Jenkins Interview
The League of Women Voters of Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester collaborated with SPRYE to interview Coline Jenkins, great-great-granddaughter of 19th century suffragette Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Hear her inspiring story about the fight for a universal right to vote.
