Early Voting Is Now Open In The State Of New York
Be Advised: Early Voting Differs County By County!
Give Yourself Enough Time
- Another great reason to call your county's Board of Elections is to find out what the average wait time is for Early Voting! Allocate at least an hour, if you can.
Do You Need to Bring ID?
- If you've voted in New York before, you don't need to provide ID to vote.
- If you're a first-time voter who registered by mail, and didn't provide a copy of your ID with your registration, you may need to show ID to vote.
- Acceptable forms include: a current and valid photo ID; or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows your name and address.
- Voters without ID: If you are unable to provide ID, you will be able to vote an affidavit ballot. There are longstanding concerns that affidavit ballots are disregarded except when elections are close between Democrats and Republicans. In New York, that could mean votes for Green candidates might never be counted. Do everything you can to vote by standard ballot.
Paid Time Off To Vote On Election Day
Download the Board of Election's FAQ on your right to paid time off to vote
If you qualify for paid time off to vote, the deadline to notify your employer of your intention to use that time is "two working days" before Election Day. A "working day" generally means a day that your place of employment is operating.
- If your place of employment is open Monday-Friday, then you should give notice to your employer by Friday, October 30th, because it is not open on Saturday or Sunday.
- If your place of employment is open Wednesday-Sunday, then you could give notice on Sunday, two days before Election Day.
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