The changing seasons and falling leaves can only mean one thing: it’s election season.
Weeks and weeks of political ads, mailers and house calls come to an end after November 3, when millions of people across the tri-state cast votes in races at the city, state and federal level.
On this year’s ballots, registered voters will vote in a number of races including governor and the U.S. House. In NYC, make sure to turn over your ballot for five ballot proposals.
With this in mind, registered voters should know that, while Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, early voting period runs from Saturday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Nov. 1. Let’s break it down by state.
New York
New York voters will cast ballots in race for governor, state comptroller and attorney general, as well as state Senate and Assembly. Here’s a look at who will be on the ballot.
For early voting hours, visit the Board of Elections site and find your county board of elections. Hours may vary by county. Here’s a daily breakdown for New York City:
Early Voting DatesEarly Voting HoursSaturday, October 249AM to 5PMSunday, October 259AM to 5PMMonday, October 269AM to 5PMTuesday, October 2710AM to 8PMWednesday, October 2810AM to 8PMThursday, October 298AM to 4PMFriday, October 309AM to 5PMSaturday, October 319AM to 5PMSunday, November 19AM to 5PM
Polls on Election Day are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Registered voters can find their assigned early voting poll site via the NYC Board of Elections’ poll site locator.
The deadline to register to vote is also Saturday, Oct. 24.
New Jersey
Early voting in New Jersey is also open from Saturday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters statewide will be voting for both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Hours will be Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. It’s important to know that any registered New Jersey voter can go and vote since no appointment is necessary.
Check the county where you are registered as a voter and live to see your early voting poll locations.