Hands Off Faith Election Updates: NY Democracy Walks in Faith

As we move toward the 2026 midterm elections, Hands Off Faith is expanding our work to equip faith communities to protect the vote, respond to potential federal encroachment, and help maximize voter participation.

Faith calls us to care for the well-being of our communities and to be faithful stewards of our democracy. As trusted messengers, faith leaders have an important role to play in helping our communities navigate misinformation, barriers to participation, voter intimidation, and other challenges that may arise before, during, and after Election Day.

With that in mind, Hands Off Faith, Common Cause New York, ICNY and our partners are launching:

The series will bring faith leaders together to learn, prepare, and strengthen our collective response ahead of the 2026 elections. Attend one event or join us for the full series.

Part 1: Faith & Election Protection Statewide Briefing
Tuesday, September 1 | 7:00 PM | Zoom

Learn what’s at stake in New York’s elections and how faith communities can help protect the vote and encourage informed participation.

Part 2: Faith Leader Election Preparedness Workshop
Tuesday, September 8 | 6:00–9:00 PM
St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery | 131 E. 10th St., Manhattan

Join faith leaders across NYC to plan and strengthen our collective response to potential challenges before, during, and after Election Day.

Register: https://forms.gle/DN4W2sZiuyzkT7xw9

Part 3: Faith, Digital Literacy & Election Disinformation
Tuesday, September 29 | 7:00 PM | Save the date!

Learn how misinformation is shaping this election season and how faith leaders can serve as trusted sources of accurate information within their communities.

 

We hope you’ll join us!  Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, Danielle@interfaithcenter.org or Faith@handsoffnyc.com.