Early Voting Underway In Westchester County

UPDATE — Early voting is underway for the first time.

WESTCHESTER 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 Westchester County, the days and hours for early voting are as follows:

• Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27: noon to 5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 28, Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Friday, Nov. 1: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 31: noon to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3: noon to 5 p.m.

Voters in Westchester County may vote one of the following locations — corresponding to where they reside — during the dates and times listed above:

This above list of polling places can be found on the Board of Elections website.

If you live in Greenburgh or Yonkers, you'll need to find out which polling site applies to you. Greenburgh's polling site breakdown can be found here. Yonkers' polling site breakdown can be viewed here.

Please note: some polling locations and hours may change so it would be best to check with the Westchester County Board of Elections by visiting the website or by calling 914-995-5700.

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 Westchester County Board of Elections for information here.

For more information go to VoteEarlyNY.org.