Everything You Need To Know About This Election Day In Brooklyn

BROOKLYN, NY—The 2024 general election is coming up on Nov. 5. This year will likely have a high voter turnout because a presidential race and candidates for New York's U.S. House and Senate seats are on the ballot.

But, there will also be local decisions to be made in Brooklyn in the State Senate and the State Assembly on Nov. 5.

Here's what you need to know in Brooklyn.

Can I still register to vote in the general election? What about getting a mail-in ballot?

Yes, but the voter registration deadline is coming up on Oct. 26. If you are registered and want to apply for a mail-in ballot, your application must be received by the Board of Elections no later than Oct. 26. Or, if you want to apply in person, the last day to apply for mail-in voting is Nov. 4. To apply in person, voters need to go to the Brooklyn Board of Elections office, which is located at 345 Adams St., 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Who's on the ballot in Brooklyn?

Along with the presidential contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump, you'll see candidates for U.S. Senate and U.S. House. You'll also see State Senators and State Assemblymembers on the ballot.

Here are the state and local candidates for races on the ballot in Brooklyn. The candidates who currently hold the office are labeled "incumbent."

Note: Several incumbents are running unchallenged. Below are just the contested races that Brooklyn voters will see on the ballot.

U.S. Senate

• Democrat Kristin Gillibrand (Democratic, incumbent)
• Michael Sapraicone (Republican)
• Diane Sare (Independent)

U.S. House District 7

• Nydia Velazquez (Democratic, Working Families Party, incumbent)
• Bill Kregler (Republican, Conservative Party)

U.S. House District 8

• Hakeem Jeffries (Democratic, incumbent)
• John Delaney (Republican, Conservative Party)

U.S. House District 9

• Yvette Clarke (Democratic, incumbent)
• Menachem Raitport (Republican, Conservative Party)

U.S. House District 10

• Daniel Goodman (Democratic, Incumbent)
• Alexander Dodenhoff (Republican)
• Paul Briscoe (Conservative Party)

U.S. House District 11

• Nicole Malliotakis (Republican, Conservative Party incumbent)
• Andrea Morse (Democratic)

State Senate District 12

• Michael Gianaris (Democratic, Working Families Party, incumbent)
• Han-Khon To (Republican)

State Senate District 15

• Joseph Addabbo, Jr. (Democratic, incumbent)
• Danniel Maio (Conservative Party)

State Senate District 17

• Iwen Chu (Democratic, Working Families Party, incumbent)
• Steve Chan (Republican, Conservative Party)

State Senate District 23

• Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic, incumbent)
• Marko Kepi (Republican)

State Senate District 26

• Andrew Gournardes (Democratic, Working Families Party, incumbent)
• Vito LaBella (Republican, Conservative Party)

State Assembly District 44

• Robert Carroll (Democratic, Working Families Party, incumbent)
• John Bennett (Republican, Conservative Party)

State Assembly District 45

• Michael Novakhov (Republican, Conservative Party, incumbent)
• Joey Cohen-Saban (Democratic)

State Assembly District 46

• Alec Brook-Krasny (Republican, Conservative Party, incumbent)
• Chris McCreight (Democratic)

State Assembly District 47

• Wiliam Colton (Democratic, incumbent)
• David Sepiashvili (Republican, Conservative Party)

State Assembly District 51

• Marcela Mitaynes (Democratic, Working Families, incumbent)
• Erik Frankel (Republican, Conservative Party)

State Assembly District 52

• Jo Anne Simon (Democratic, Working Families Party, incumbent)
• Brett Wynkoop (Conservative Party)

State Assembly District 55

• Latrice Walker (Democratic, incumbent)
• Berneda Jackson (Republican, Conservative Party)

Judge Of The Civil Court 5th Municipal Court District

• Hemalee Patel (Democratic)
• Benjamin Lieberman (Conservative Party)
• Jacob Zelmanovitz (Democratic, Conservative Party)

Judge Of The Civil Court 6th Municipal Court District

• Janice Robinson (Democratic)
• Norma Jennings (Democratic)

You may also look up your sample ballot here.

Note: Patch has sent out questionnaires to all our local candidates so readers can find out more about the people on their ballots. We will publish these beginning in mid-October.

When is early voting?

Early voting will take place from Saturday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 3. Here's where to vote early in Brooklyn.

When and where do I vote on Election Day?

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 5. Find your poll site in Brooklyn here.

If I'm voting by mail, where can I drop it off?

Mail your ballot back or hand-deliver it to your nearest Board of Elections Office. The Brooklyn Board of Elections Office is located at 345 Adams St., 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

Here are the mail-in voting deadlines.

If sending by mail: Ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on Election Day. If taking it to the local Board of Elections yourself, ballots must be delivered to the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on Nov. 5.

Basic information and more helpful links

• Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5
• Register to vote by Oct. 26
• Check your voter registration
• Look up your congressional district
• Look up your state senator
• Look up your assemblymember
• View your sample ballot and find your Election Day polling location
• See more information here