Now that New York’s two primary election days are over — the most recent on Sept. 13 — the state is looking to the Nov. 8 general elections, which will pit Republican and Democratic nominees against one another. From the United States Congress to local civil court positions, candidates across the state are hoping to make their voices heard.

With a historically unpopular President in the White House, many expect Democrats to enjoy victories up and down the ballot. According to Professor of Politics Christine Harrington, the Blue Wave” — an insurgency in the popularity of progressive candidates — is already in full force.

“More young people are coming out and voting, and the data suggests that they’re voting for the Democratic Socialists of America, rather than playing it safe,” Harrington said.

Some NYU students will vote in their first midterm election this fall. Some are voting strategically: instead of casting his vote in hyper-liberal New York City, Stern first-year John Morrissey is voting absentee in his home state of Indiana.

“I feel like my vote will count more in Indiana,” Morrissey said. “We’ve got a competitive senate race back home and I know the Democrats will win here.”

For those voting in New York, there will be elections for governor, one of two U.S. Senate positions, congressional representatives and state attorney general, among other positions. In the gubernatorial primary, incumbent Governor Andrew Cuomo comfortably beat first time politician and former actress Cynthia Nixon.

Now, Cuomo will face-off against Republican Marcus Molinaro, Libertarian Larry Sharpe, Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins and Stephanie Miner, who will be running on the ticket of her newly-created party: the Serve America Movement. Letitia James will be up against Keith Wofford in the contest for Attorney General. With the strong foothold Democrats have on New York state politics, it is likely James and Cuomo have already gotten over the toughest hurdle in their quest for Governor and Attorney General.

NYU’s Washington Square campus falls within the 66th state assembly district, represented by Democrat Deborah Glick. Glick is especially passionate about getting students out to vote.

“When I was a student I primarily cared about issues, but when I got a little older I realized that the issues I care about will only be affected if I vote for people who share my views,” Glick said. “You need to vote to ensure that the people in office are acting on behalf of the issues you care about,” Glick said.

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