Politics & Government

NYC Early Voting Starts Saturday: Here's What You Need To Know

Can't wait to vote for New York City's next mayor? Patch has good news for you.

People vote during the Primary Election Day at P.S. 249 The Caton School on June 22.
People vote during the Primary Election Day at P.S. 249 The Caton School on June 22. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY — The wait is over for New Yorkers excited to cast a ballot for Eric Adams or Curtis Sliwa.

Early voting in New York City starts Saturday and runs till Oct. 31.

"With nine days of early voting, it's never been easier to be an early bird," the city's Board of Elections tweeted.

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All registered voters can vote early, but they need to find their early voting sites. They can do so here.

Polls will be open the following dates and times:

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  • Oct. 23 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Oct. 24 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Oct. 25 — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Oct. 26 — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Oct. 27 — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Oct. 28 — 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Oct. 29 — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Oct. 30 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Oct. 31 — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The big race is the mayoral contest between Democratic nominee Eric Adams and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. The pair recently had a contentious debate.

Find out more about the upcoming Nov. 2 election here.

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