Early Voting Periods Begin This Weekend
Early voting for the general election starts Saturday, Oct. 24, in New York and Sunday, Oct. 25, in New Jersey, according to NBC New York. The early voting period in both states concludes on Sunday, Nov. 1, with Election Day falling on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Voters across the tri-state area will cast ballots in races at the city, state, and federal levels. On this year's ballots, registered voters will vote in a number of races including governor and the U.S. House.
New York Early Voting Schedule
In New York, early voting runs from Saturday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Nov. 1. The deadline to register to vote in New York is also Saturday, Oct. 24.
Registered voters in New York will vote for governor, state comptroller, attorney general, state Senate, and Assembly.
Early voting hours in New York vary by county. For early voting hours, voters are directed to visit the Board of Elections site and find their county board of elections.
New York City Hours
In New York City, early voting hours vary by day. The daily breakdown for New York City is as follows:
- Saturday, Oct. 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Early voting hours in NYC range from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on other days of the early voting period. Election Day polls in New York City will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
New Jersey Early Voting Schedule
Early voting in New Jersey runs from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 1.
New Jersey early voting hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary for early voting in New Jersey.
Finding Polling Locations
Voters in both states can find their assigned polling locations via their respective Board of Elections sites.
Weeks and weeks of political ads, mailers, and house calls come to an end after Nov. 3, when millions of people across the tri-state cast votes.
Ballot Proposals
In NYC, voters are reminded to turn over their ballot for five ballot proposals.