Election Day is just weeks away, and residents in New York will soon head to the polls to cast their vote for the next president of the United States, as well some state and local positions.As we prepare for Election Day, here is what you need to know to get registered to vote and what you can to do cast your ballot early.Who is on the ballot this year?All New Yorkers, regardless of where they live, will be able to vote in the Presidential Election. Local races on your ballot will be determined by which town and county you live in.Statewide elections up for a vote this year are:United States Senator – Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand (D) is facing off against Michael Sapraicone (R) as well as Independent Diane Sare.Voters in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties will be able to vote for the following contested races:Representative to Congress – 21st district Mayor of Plattsburgh (Clinton County only)There is also a statewide ballot proposal up for a vote this year. Residents will be tasked with deciding whether or not to make an amendment to the state constitution that would prevent discrimination against any person on the basis of their “race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy.”You can read more about Proposal Number One on the New York elections website.Can I vote?Only registered New York voters will be allowed to participate in the upcoming General Election. The state does not offer same-day registration. There are also deadlines for making changes to your registration, such as changes to address or enrollment.To find out if you’re registered, click here to visit the New York State Board of Elections website.You can visit the following websites to learn more about voting in your county:Clinton County Board of ElectionsEssex County Board of ElectionsFranklin County Board of ElectionsHow can I vote?There are several ways to vote in New York State, including in-person and early voting, but there are specific rules for how to register for each. You can find out more information on the New York Board of Elections website.For mail-in registration, applications must be received by a board of elections no later than October 26, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the General Election.For in-person registration, you may register at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the General Election, your application must be received no later than October 26, 2024.Where can I vote?If you plan to vote in person, you should visit your area’s assigned location.Click here to find your polling location through the New York State Board of Elections.Victims of domestic violence who have obtained a necessary court order can be excused from going to a physical polling place to vote and receive a special ballot. Additional information can be obtained through officials with a local board of elections.What should I bring?New York does not require voters to present identification while voting, with an exception. Identification will be required for anyone voting for the first time who did not provide a valid form of identification while registering.Voters can present the following forms of identification:A current, valid photo ID, including but not limited to a driver’s license or a DMV-issued non-driver photo ID.A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document with the voter’s name and address.What if I have problems at the polls?If you have any issues at the polls, you are asked to contact an election supervisor at your polling location. The supervisor can contact a larger election office for advice. All complaints relating to voter intimidation should be immediately directed to the New York State Attorney General (NYSAG)’s Election Protection Hotline at (866) 390-2992, or submitted online using the NYSAG’s online Election Complaint Form. You can also reach the NBC5 newsroom by calling 802-655-5455 or by sending an email to [email protected]
Election Day is just weeks away, and residents in New York will soon head to the polls to cast their vote for the next president of the United States, as well some state and local positions.
As we prepare for Election Day, here is what you need to know to get registered to vote and what you can to do cast your ballot early.
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Who is on the ballot this year?
All New Yorkers, regardless of where they live, will be able to vote in the Presidential Election. Local races on your ballot will be determined by which town and county you live in.
Statewide elections up for a vote this year are:
- United States Senator – Incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand (D) is facing off against Michael Sapraicone (R) as well as Independent Diane Sare.
Voters in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties will be able to vote for the following contested races:
- Representative to Congress – 21st district
- Mayor of Plattsburgh (Clinton County only)
There is also a statewide ballot proposal up for a vote this year. Residents will be tasked with deciding whether or not to make an amendment to the state constitution that would prevent discrimination against any person on the basis of their “race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or] religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy.”
You can read more about Proposal Number One on the New York elections website.
Can I vote?
Only registered New York voters will be allowed to participate in the upcoming General Election. The state does not offer same-day registration. There are also deadlines for making changes to your registration, such as changes to address or enrollment.
To find out if you’re registered, click here to visit the New York State Board of Elections website.
You can visit the following websites to learn more about voting in your county:
How can I vote?
There are several ways to vote in New York State, including in-person and early voting, but there are specific rules for how to register for each. You can find out more information on the New York Board of Elections website.
For mail-in registration, applications must be received by a board of elections no later than October 26, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the General Election.
For in-person registration, you may register at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the General Election, your application must be received no later than October 26, 2024.
Where can I vote?
If you plan to vote in person, you should visit your area’s assigned location.
Click here to find your polling location through the New York State Board of Elections.
Victims of domestic violence who have obtained a necessary court order can be excused from going to a physical polling place to vote and receive a special ballot. Additional information can be obtained through officials with a local board of elections.
What should I bring?
New York does not require voters to present identification while voting, with an exception. Identification will be required for anyone voting for the first time who did not provide a valid form of identification while registering.
Voters can present the following forms of identification:
- A current, valid photo ID, including but not limited to a driver’s license or a DMV-issued non-driver photo ID.
- A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document with the voter’s name and address.
What if I have problems at the polls?
If you have any issues at the polls, you are asked to contact an election supervisor at your polling location. The supervisor can contact a larger election office for advice.
All complaints relating to voter intimidation should be immediately directed to the New York State Attorney General (NYSAG)’s Election Protection Hotline at (866) 390-2992, or submitted online using the NYSAG’s online Election Complaint Form.
You can also reach the NBC5 newsroom by calling 802-655-5455 or by sending an email to [email protected]
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