NY Primary Voting Problems Should Be Reported to Hotline

Anyone who has a problem at the polls for the primary Tuesday, April 19 is urged to call a special hotline.

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office established a toll-free number to help troubleshoot and resolve issues voters may be having trying to vote.

He said voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls should call 1-800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov at any time between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

The hotline will be staffed by attorneys and staff in the office’s Civil Rights Bureau.

“Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, and my office is deeply committed to ensuring equal access for all eligible voters on election day,” Schneiderman said in a prepared statement.

“I urge all New Yorkers to immediately contact my office if they face any barriers or issues that prevent them from casting an effective ballot.” he said.

In New York City and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Erie, polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

For all other counties, polls open at noon and close at 9 p.m.