Early voting sites in New York City will remain open through Sunday, Nov. 1, and on the 28th they are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day is Nov. 3, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The New York State Attorney General's Office has outlined voters' rights, including that voters can cast ballots without photo ID.
Early voting in New York City continues through Sunday, Nov. 1. According to the city Board of Elections (BOE), early voting sites opened on Oct. 24. On Wednesday, Oct. 28, they are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Friday, Oct. 30, Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting sites are assigned based on the home address at which a voter is registered, so they may differ from the Election Day polling place.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and polls in New York State are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Polling place locations and hours can be checked at findmypollsite.vote.nyc. Because locations and hours may change, it is safest to check once more before you go.
Mail-In Ballot Deadlines
The deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot (online or by mail) passed on Oct. 24. However, according to the state Attorney General's Office, voters can still request a mail-in ballot in person at their local Board of Elections office through Monday, Nov. 2. Mail-in ballots already received must be postmarked by Election Day, Nov. 3, and must arrive at the voter's local Board of Elections by Nov. 10 to be counted. Ballots delivered in person to a Board of Elections office or polling site must be submitted by 9 p.m. on Nov. 3, and some early voting sites do not accept mail-in ballots on Election Day.
Voter Rights to Know
According to guidance issued by the New York State Attorney General's Office on Oct. 6, voters can vote without photo ID. Voters who are voting in their election district for the first time and did not provide ID information when they registered may be asked to verify their name and address. Only election officials may ask for ID or proof of citizenship; voters do not have to comply with requests from poll watchers.
Voting is private, and no one may come within 3 feet (about 90 cm) of a voting machine or ballot marking booth. Campaigning is prohibited within 100 feet of a polling place entrance and inside the polling place. Voters who believe they are eligible to vote at a polling site but whose names are not on the rolls can request an affidavit ballot, which will be counted if their eligibility is confirmed. Anyone in line before closing time is allowed to vote, and language assistance and accommodations for people with disabilities are also available.
Voters who are obstructed or feel intimidated can report it to the Election Protection Hotline at 866-390-2992 (operating Oct. 24 through Nov. 4) or at electionhotline.ag.ny.gov. In an emergency, call 911. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use 1-800-788-9898.