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Voters head to the polls on Election Day

Voters head to polls today to elect the next President of the United States.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — WATCH:  Live election coverage on  WGRZ+, available for FREE on your Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV devices.

Today is Election Day! 2 On Your Side will have continuous updates throughout the day and evening.  Here's what you need to know:

Presidential Election 2024

Voters across the country will head to the polls to select the next President of the United States. Former President Donald Trump (R) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) are vying for the White House.

Both candidates are hitting swing states in a last ditch effort to get their votes. 

Polls open at 6am across Western New York and closed at 9pm. 

Key Races in WNY

Voters in Western New York will also be casting their voter for Congressional races in the  23rd, 24th and 26th Districts, as well as the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Kirsten Gillibrand (D), who is running against Republican Mike Sapraicone.

Voters will also be casting their ballot for the State Senate in New York's 61st and 63rd District.

Also on the ballot is a proposition for New York State. The state wants to make a change to Section 11 of Article 1 of the constitution, in relation to equal protection. For more information on the Proposition, click here.

What if I have a problem while voting in person at a polling site?

Voters that experience problems can report issues to the Attorney General's office by calling the 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.

When will election results start coming in?

You can get the latest election results when polls close at 9pm on WGRZ.COM.  2 On Your Side will have LIVE election coverage on WGRZ+ beginning at 8pm.  WGRZ+ is available for FREE on your Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV devices.

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