BUFFALO, N.Y. — Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Voters will head to the polls across New York State to vote for their candidate.
While there are hundreds of races across the eight counties of Western New York, the ones gaining the most attention from the public this year are the race for Erie County Executive, Niagara Falls Mayor and Lockport Mayor.
There are also two state proposals on the ballot:
Proposal 1 has to do with small city school districts. That includes cities with fewer than 125-thousand people that have their own school districts, like Niagara Falls. Proposal 1 would amend the state constitution to remove the special constitutional debt limitation on small city school districts so they would be treated the same as all other school districts. A yes vote approves the change. A no-vote opposes it.
Proposal 2 has to do with sewers and the debt limits in the state constitution to build and fix them. And again, a yes vote approves the proposal. A no-vote opposes it. UB Clinical Assistant Professor of Political Science Shawn Donahue says this is up for renewal every 10 years.
When are polls open?
- Polls are open on Election Day, November 7 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.;
Unsure if you're registered? You can check here: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/
Find your polling place by checking your local county Board of Elections office:
New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, announced there will be a hotline set up to help voters deal with any issues or concerns that may arise during early voting.
“Free and fair elections are integral to the foundation of our democracy,” Attorney General James.
“My office will always defend New Yorkers’ right to vote, and I will ensure every voter is able to cast their ballot free from fear or intimidation. Our election protection hotline is here to help voters address challenges and provide helpful guidance, whether they’re voting absentee, during early voting, or on Election Day,” Attorney General James said.
Voters that experience problems can report issues to the Attorney General's office by calling the new hotline number at (866) 390-2992, submitting complaints online or by emailing election.hotline@ag.ny.gov. There is also a guide available to address frequently asked questions.
Don't foreget, you can get the latest election results when polls close at 9pm on wgrz.com/elections