Early Voting For 2023 Elections In New York Starts This Week
It's the time of year that many people look forward to but also often seem to ignore - election season.
What could be more important than fulfilling your civic duty and participating in the democratic to select the leaders of our local, county, and state government? Besides the fact that it is key to our society to be able to function, it's just one of the most American things we can do - vote.
The 2023 New York State General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023, and early voting kicks off ten days before.
Early Voting In New York Is Available For The 2023 General Election
Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, then, along with the New York State Legislature, passed a series of new laws in 2019 that brought early voting to New York.
This year's Early Voting Period begins on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 9 a.m. and runs every day until Sunday, November 5th at 5 p.m.
In Erie County, New York, there are nearly 40 different locations where you can cast your vote, and you can vote at any place you choose. In the City of Buffalo there will be 11 separate locations in the City of Buffalo, with the remaining 27 locations spread throughout the suburbs around Buffalo.
In Niagara County, New York, there are four different locations where you can vote, and Niagara County residents can vote at either place.
You can find a full and complete list of every early voting location in New York State right here on the NYS Elections website.
The Elections Could Use Your Help
Country election boards all over the state could use your help to ensure the elections go smoothly. Many are looking to hire poll workers and staff.
If you want to work the elections, you can contact your local Board of Elections. You can get a full list of all the local boards in New York State right here on the NYS Elections website.
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