New York Attorney General Opens Election Day Hotline

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that her office will open an Election Day Hotline during today’s general election. Experts will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters at their poll sites across the state.

Any voters who are experiencing problems or issues at the polls are urged to call the office’s hotline at 1-800-771-7755, email election.hotline@ag.ny.gov, or contact the Attorney General’s Office on social media at @NewYorkStateAG any time between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. today. The hotline will be staffed by attorneys and staff in the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Bureau.

“Fair and open elections are a cornerstone of our democracy, and my office is committed to ensuring voter access to the polls is protected,” said James. “If anyone encounters issues or witnesses unlawful behavior, we encourage them to contact our voter protection hotline. My office stands ready to assist and address any issue impeding the rights of voters.”

There were some changes to the state's election law that may have some voters confused. Voters who have moved from one county in New York to another may now cast a ballot at their new residence without resubmitting an entirely new registration form. This can be done by filling out an affidavit ballot at their new residence's local poll site. If you need help locating your new poll site, you can call your local Board of Elections, or the New York Attorney General's Office.

Any poll site with contested elections will open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. If you have a contested election in your jurisdiction, and your poll site is closed, please call your local Board of Elections, or the New York Attorney General’s Office.