STATE OF POLITICS
A Guide on How to Vote Absentee in New York
The presidential election is just around the corner.
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Spectrum News NY1 takes a look at the key races in New York City politics on November 3.
The presidential election is just around the corner.
Before you head to the polls in New York City, here are answers to some questions you had about voting.
There are any number of reasons to be told you can't vote on Election Day. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
There’s not just drama in the presidential race — here are a few races in the city with drama this November.
October 9 — The New York State voter registration form had to be mailed or delivered in person by this date
October 24 — Early voting begins in New York City
October 27 — Last date to postmark an absentee ballot application. You can request an absentee ballot if you do not want to vote in person.
November 1 — Last day of early voting
November 3 — Election Day
November 10 — Absentee ballots must reach the Board of Elections no later than this date, seven days after the election, to be counted
Below are some of the races we’re highlighting, but all U.S. House, State Senate, and State Assembly offices are up for election this year.
DONALD TRUMP (R) - Incumbent
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JOE BIDEN (D)
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Election Day is tomorrow. We are barraged with information – and gripped with anxiety.
There are 538 electoral votes up for grabs in every presidential election.
President Trump and Joe Biden already have some gaffes this year. Don’t be surprised to hear more, an expert says.
President Trump is refusing to publicly commit to accepting the results of the upcoming presidential election.
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NY1’s Errol Louis moderates a debate between Democrat Max Rose and Republican Nicole Malliotakis for the 11th Congressional District.
Heated House race in Staten Island, southern Brooklyn has candidates misleading, lying about each other.
Rep. Max Rose is facing a tough reelection fight as he looks to hold on to his seat representing Staten Island and parts of Brooklyn.
Nicole Malliotakis, a GOP congressional candidate, called Rep. Max Rose too cowardly to stand up to progressives, and says he’s lying about her record
MICHAEL TANNOUSIS (R)
BRANDON PATTERSON (D)
With few competitive local races in the general election this fall, NY1 is taking a closer look at the 64th District, a rare swing district in nyc.
REBECCA SEAWRIGHT (I, Rise and Unite Party) – Incumbent
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LOU PULIAFITO (R)
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PATRICK BOBILIN (I, Blue Wave Party)
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Democrat Rebecca Seawright has represented Manhattan’s Upper East Side for six years. Her challengers say the city is ready for change.
ANDREW GOUNARDES (D) – Incumbent
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VITO BRUNO (R)
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Most political races in NYC are decided on Primary Day, with the General Election largely an afterthought. That's not the case in South Brooklyn.
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DAO YIN (I)
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City Health Commissioner tells NY1 voting is "important for health" and considered an essential activity.
Undeterred by long lines, first-time voters want the in-person experience.
The nine-day early voting period was marked by long lines and heated criticism of the city Board of Elections, but even critics called it progress.
Tuesday promises to be a fight for control of the United States Senate.
