Voters For Animal Rights

BREAKING NEWS: Senator Chuck Schumer just publicly confirmed he OPPOSES the Save Our Bacon Act (SOBA) — the dangerous federal bill that would let Congress wipe out state animal welfare laws nationwide, including right here in New York. Please join us in thanking Senator Chuck Schumer! 🐷

That means BOTH of New York's U.S. Senators now stand against this bill. 👏

This happened because advocates like YOU called, emailed, and made noise ahead of our planned rally and Senator Schumer's office heard you loud and clear. Please thank Senator Schumer on his Twitter post: https://buff.ly/SNv5Otk

Because of this win, Friday's rally is officially cancelled. No need to show up in person, but don't stop showing up for animals. This fight isn't over—SOBA is still being pushed for the Farm Bill, and the opposition has deep pockets.

🙏 Thank you, Senator Schumer, for standing with New York and standing against Big Pork!

This is what building political power for animals looks like. Let's keep it going. 💪

🐾🗳️ It's PRIMARY DAY in New York! Time to get your paws to the polls.

Polls are open today, 6am–9pm. If you haven't voted yet — today's the day.

Every candidate elected this cycle will help shape what's possible for animals — in the state legislature and in Washington, D.C. From factory farming policy to wildlife protections to local trap-neuter-return programs for cats, this election matters.

📋 Before you head out, check our Animal Rights Voter Guide (vfar.org/voterguide). We did 60+ interviews and countless hours of research to find the candidates who actually show up for animals — through their votes, their public commitments, and their willingness to act when it counts.

Bring it with you, or pull it up on your phone in line.

🗳️ 2026 ANIMAL RIGHTS VOTER GUIDE 👉 vfar.org/voterguide

⏰ One more thing: if you're in line when polls close at 9pm, STAY IN LINE. New York law guarantees that everyone in line by 9pm gets to vote. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Animals can't vote. We can. Let's use that power for them. 🐾

📸 Voted already? Snap your "I Voted" sticker and tag us — we'd love to repost your paws-to-the-polls moment!

🗳️ This is the final weekend of early voting in New York!

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 23 — but you don’t have to wait. Early voting ends this Sunday, June 21.

Who we send to Albany matters for animals.

State Senators have the power to turn ideas into law — and New York has shown what’s possible when we elect animal advocates.

Together, we’ve helped pass groundbreaking protections to end the puppy mill pipeline, ban wildlife killing contests, and advance legislation to protect wild animals in circuses and octopuses exploited by factory farms.

When New York leads, other states follow.

Swipe through to see the New York State Senate candidates endorsed by Voters For Animal Rights ➡️

Before you vote:
✓ Check your district
✓ Make your voting plan
✓ Bring VFAR’s 2026 Animal Rights Voter Guide with you to the polls

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🌐 vfar.org/voterguide