2016 Election Preview: 2nd State Senate District

It’s that time of year again.

In addition to electing the next President of the United States, local voters will get a chance to vote for the representative of New York's 2nd state senate district this Election Day.

Here’s a complete check on everything you need to know before heading out to the polls this November.

Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 8

Polling Times: Polls will open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Candidates: Incumbent Republican candidate John J. Flanagan will be challenged by Democratic candidate Peter N. Magistrale and Libertarian candidate Stephen Ruth.

Websites:

Flanagan. nysenate.gov/senators/john-j-flanagan

Magistrale: magistraleforsenate.com

Ruth: redlightrobinhood.us

District: The second state senate district covers: Centereach, Commack, Coram, Deer Park, Dix Hills, East Northport, East Setauket, Farmingville, Fort Salonga, Greenlawn, Hauppauge, Huntington, Huntington Station, Kings Park, Lake Grove, Lake Ronkonkoma, Medford, Melville, Nesconset, Northport, Port Jefferson Station, Port Jefferson, Ronkonkoma, South Setauket, Selden, Setauket, Smithtown, St. James and Stony Brook.

Click here to find your polling location.