How many people actually know that there’s a primary in New York City today? Part of the problem is that New York moved its primary from September to June. So people might be a little bit confused.

What? There’s a primary today? Today?

That said, I have been barraged with endorsements of Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez and Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries for congress in my inbox. If other people are getting that, too, then they must be aware that there’s a primary today.

Yup, a primary today.

According to the New York Times, “…a federal court moved the state’s Congressional primary to Tuesday to ensure that people in the military using absentee ballots were not disenfranchised, creating a campaign season that defied the usual rhythms.”

June or September (and November for that matter): It is ingrained in me that it is important to vote, even in primaries. I know it’s easy to be cynical about our electoral process. But it still feels important to stand in a voting booth and choose the people we want to represent us in government.

It is fundamental.

If you don’t know where you are supposed to vote, in New York City, call (866) 868-3692 or visit the online poll site locator at vote.nyc.ny.us. Elsewhere, contact the County Board of Elections. For a list of Web sites and phone numbers, go to elections.ny.gov and click on County Boards.