Early Voting Begins Oct. 26 In Nassau County

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — Eager to cast your ballot for the upcoming general election? For the first time in the state of New York, voters have the opportunity to vote in person before Election Day, at one or more sites depending on where they live.

Earlier this year, lawmakers in Albany approved legislation that gives duly registered voters the chance to show up at a polling place and vote from Saturday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 3.

Voting during early voting is the same as on Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov 5. You go to the early voting center, check in as you normally would, receive a ballot and vote.

Just as at any polling place on Election Day, there will be instructions so you can familiarize yourself with the ballot, and an election inspector will be available to explain how to vote.

Early votes will not be canvassed or reported until after the polls close at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.

And just in case there was any doubt, if you vote during early voting you cannot vote on Election Day.

In Nassau County, the days and hours for early voting are as follows:

• Saturday, Oct. 26: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 27: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 28: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 29: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 30: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 31: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 1: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 2: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 3: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Note: All Board of Elections hours will be the same as above except for Oct. 28 and 30 when it will be open until 8 p.m.

Voters in Nassau County may take part in early voting at any of the following locations during the dates and times listed above:

• Elmont: Fire District Building, 100 School Road
• Floral Park: Recreation Center, 124 Stewart St.
• Garden City: Rec. Complex St. Paul's Field House, 295 Stewart Avenue
• Glen Head: Saint Paul the Apostle, 2534 Cedar Swamp Road
• Hempstead: Rec. Center/Kennedy Park, 335 Greenwich St.
• Hicksville: Levittown Hall, 201 Levittown Parkway
• Lawrence: Village Hall, 196 Central Avenue
• Massapequa: Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road
• North Merrick: Public Library, 1691 Meadowbrook Road
• Plainview: Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Road
• Rockville Centre: Recreation Center, 111 North Oceanside Road
• Valley Stream: Firemen's Memorial Field, 124 Albermarle Avenue
• Wantagh: Public Library, 3285 Park Avenue
• West Hempstead: Public Library, 500 Hempstead Avenue
• Mineola: Board of Elections, 240 Old Country Road

Please note: some polling locations and hours may change so it would be best to check with the Nassau County Board of Elections by visiting the website or by calling 516-571-VOTE (8683) . And on Election Day, you will vote at your regular polling place.

Early voting does not mean you can't vote by absentee ballot. If you are out of your home county or are permanently or temporarily disabled, ill or are the primary caregiver for one or more people who are ill or physically disabled, a resident of a Veterans Hospital, detained in jail awaiting grand jury action or incarcerated for an offense other than a felony, you may apply for an absentee ballot. Check with your county Board of Elections for information go here.

For more information go to VoteEarlyNY.org.