BUFFALO, N.Y. — Early voting in New York state begins Saturday, June 18 for upcoming primary later this month.
Voters will head to the polls across New York State to vote in the primary election. Among the primary races are NY Governor, NY Lieutenant Governor, as well as several races for county committee members.
You can go to any polling place in the county where you live for early voting, On election day you're assigned a specific polling place.
Because this is a primary, you will only be allowed to vote for candidates in the same political party you are currently registered for. Check to see what party you're registered with here: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/
Early voting runs from Saturday, June 18 until Sunday, June 26 with primary election to be held Tuesday, June 28.
Important Election Dates:
- Early Voting in New York State begins on Saturday, June 18, 2022 and runs through Sunday, June 26;
- Polls are open on Primary Day, June 28 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.;
- Last day to register to vote was June 3;
- Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot was June 13.
Unsure if you're registered? You can check here: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/
Find your polling place by checking your local county board of elections office:
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced there will be a hotline set up to help voters deal with any issues or concerns that may arise during early voting.
“As states throughout the country try to strip communities of their fundamental right to vote, we are continuing to make sure that the polls remain accessible for voters across New York,” said Attorney General James in a release. “For years, New Yorkers have relied on our election protection hotline to address any challenges they face across the state and to provide guidance for those casting a ballot. My office remains committed to ensuring that New Yorkers are able to participate fully and meaningfully in the electoral process.”
Voters that experience problems can report issues to the Attorney General's office by calling the new hotline number at (866) 390-2992, submitting complaints online, or emailing election.hotline@ag.ny.gov. There is also a guide available to address frequently asked questions.
A special election will be held in August for the 23rd Congressional district.