New York Primary Early Voting Starts This Weekend: What You Need to Know

New York voters can do their civic duty as early as June 18. Polls will open statewide for early voting in the primaries. How to do it, said the publication Gothamist.

The primaries themselves will take place on June 28. Early voting is open to those who cannot come to the polling stations on that day to express their will.

New York State has a closed voting system, which means that only registered members whose party holds the primary can vote. So all registered Democrats and Republicans can go to the polls.

In part of Staten Island, some members of the Conservative Party also have district committee primaries, unpaid positions in the local party organization.

Voters from both major parties (Democratic and Republican) will be able to vote for their candidates for governor and other posts statewide.

How to know if you are registered to vote

Verify your registration by visiting the New York City Board of Elections website at link or the New York State Board of Elections for this link.

When does early voting start?

Early voting starts on Saturday, June 18th and runs through Sunday, June 26th. The time varies depending on the day you choose to vote. It is important to check the schedule before leaving. Opening hours for early voting stations are posted on the Board of Elections (BOE) website at link.

How to find your early voting site

Only in New York are voters assigned to a particular precinct. Find your early voting seat and sample ballot link.

If you live outside of New York, every other county offers its voters the opportunity to vote at any voting center. You can find addresses of early voting sites at link.

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Who will be chosen

Democratic and Republican gubernatorial candidates will participate in the voting. The Democrats will have more candidates for lieutenant governor; the Republican candidate is running without an opponent.

Candidates for the New York State Assembly will also be on the ballot along with other candidates for party office, depending on where you live.

A complete list of positions and candidates for them can be found at link.

What to do if you cannot get to the polling place during early voting or on the day of the primaries; can you apply for absentee voting

Yes, if you apply in person at the BOE office. The last day to apply in person for absentee voting is June 27, the day before the primaries.

If you apply but change your mind and decide to go to the polling station, you will not be able to vote in the voting machine. Due to a change in state election law, a polling officer will give you a printed ballot to fill out.

Who pays for the return shipping of the absentee ballot

You. One Forever postage stamp must be enclosed with the absentee ballot. However, if you prefer to keep your stamps or simply don't have them, you can leave your ballot at any early voting station or local BOE office.

When will the early voting in the primaries for Congress and the State Senate

This vote is scheduled for August 23rd. Early voting for these elections will take place from 13 to 21 August.