Early Voting Begins Oct. 26 In Rockland County

ROCKLAND 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 Rockland County, the days and hours for early voting are as follows:

• Saturday, October 26, 2019 From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Sunday, October 27, 2019 From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Monday, October 28, 2019 From 12 Noon to 8:00 PM
• Tuesday, October 29, 2019 From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 30, 2019 From 12 Noon to 8:00 PM
• Thursday, October 31, 2019 From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Friday, November 1, 2019 From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Saturday, November 2, 2019 From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Sunday, November 3, 2019 From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

In Rockland County, registered voters may access any early voting center. Rockland has four:

1. Clarkstown Town Hall, 10 Maple Avenue, New City, New York 10956
2. Haverstraw Town Hall, 1 Rosman Road, Garnerville, New York 10923
3. Orangetown Town Hall, 26 West Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, New York 10962
4. Ramapo Town Hall, 237 Route 59, Suffern, New York 10901

See the BOE early voting flyer.

Please note: some polling locations and hours may change so it would be best to check with the Rockland County Board of Elections by visiting online or by calling 845-638-5172 .

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 the Rockland County Board of Elections for information.

For more information go to VoteEarlyNY.org.