Early voting in New York: when to start and how to participate

Early voting in New York will begin on Saturday, October 24th. This will allow those who will be busy on election day to cast their votes for the candidate they like in advance. The publication told about what this process is and how to take part in it. Democrat & Chronicle.

This year, New Yorkers will have the opportunity to vote early in the presidential election for the first time, joining 42 other states that offer voters the opportunity to vote in person before election day.

Beginning Saturday, October 24, registered voters can vote in person at their designated early voting location in their constituency. Early voting will run until Sunday, November 1, and will end two days before the official voting day.

New York City first began proposing early voting in 2019, the result of a voting reform package approved earlier this year by Governor Andrew Cuomo and the new Democratic state legislature.

But 2020 will be the biggest test for the system as high voter turnout is expected.

If you have not previously participated in early voting, then here are some answers to frequently asked questions that may help you.

When does early voting start in New York?

New York Early Voting Period Begins from Saturday, October 24, и ends Sunday 1 November.

Where can I vote early?

State law requires each New York City county to have a minimum of one to seven early voting seats, depending on the number of registered voters.

Some of them go well beyond that minimum: Erie County, for example, offers 37 early voting seats. There are over 80 of them in New York.

In most constituencies, voters can vote at any of the designated early voting spots in their constituency. But this is not universally: for example, New York City voters must vote at a specific early voting spot reserved for them.

To find out where you can vote early, contact your constituency council. Or define this place yourself on this site.

What hours can you vote early?

Voting times vary by county.

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By law, each district must open a precinct or polling stations for early voting for at least 60 hours over nine days: eight hours every weekday; five hours every day on weekends.

Contact your local area for the exact time, or use online tool state to search.

How would this happen?

If you are used to voting on election day, you are probably familiar with the printed voting books used to find your registration. They are on paper and you must sign next to your name.

Districts usually use electronic tablets for early voting. Most counties will ask you to sign electronically using your tablet and you will receive your ballot.

Then you fill out the ballot as on election day.

Can I register to vote?

No. The registration deadline for the November general election is 9 October.

Do I have any other options besides voting on Election Day?

Yes. You can still request an absentee ballot from your district electoral council or the government's internet portal until October 27.

Keep in mind: The State Election Commission notes that the US Postal Service does not guarantee timely delivery of a ballot requested so close to Election Day.

Make sure you meet deadlines. Absentee ballots must be postmarked 3 to November and received in your district no later than one week after Election Day.

As a reminder, the 2020 US presidential election is scheduled for November 3. They may elect the 46th President of the United States (in case Donald Trump is not elected for a second term). Trump could break Ronald Reagan's record for age in office if elected for a second term. In this case, at the time of the end of his term in January 2025, Trump will be 78 years old, while Reagan ruled until 77.

On the other hand, if Democrat Joe Biden is elected president, he will become the oldest American leader in history from the very first day of his presidency (at the time of his inauguration he will be 78 years old).