Monroe County Candidates Rally During Last Weekend Early Voting

Early voting initiatives and community engagement efforts are underway across several U.S. regions to boost voter participation ahead of upcoming elections. In Monroe County, New York, candidates including Mayor Malik Evans and conservative challenger Louis Sabo emphasized the importance of local elections and encouraged residents to vote early. New York City offered festive incentives such as special-edition Halloween stickers and temporary tattoos to voters, adding a playful element to the civic process. Meanwhile, San Antonio warned voters to avoid costume-related electioneering and props at polling sites to maintain election integrity during early voting coinciding with Halloween. In Virginia, the Leesburg annual Halloween parade became a platform for gubernatorial and lieutenant governor candidates to engage with voters, despite debates over campaign strategies. Lastly, in California, a community festival in North Hollywood encouraged early mail-in ballot submissions for a special election, featuring live music, food, and speeches to inspire safe and fearless voting amid efforts to counteract voter suppression and election interference.