Central New York voters can call a hotline if they have any questions or run into any problems with voting during the primaries. New York State Attorney General Letitia James has set up the line, along with an online complaint form. Voters can get answers about voters’ rights, and details about ballots and early voting. James adds, voters should be protected from intimidation, deception, and any type of obstruction to their voting rights.
The hotline is 866-390-2992 … it’s live starting Saturday, the beginning of early voting. it will run through primary election day, June 24th. Voters can also submit a question or complaint through an online form - linked here.
“New Yorkers deserve to feel safe about casting their ballots when they head to the polls for this month’s primary,” said Attorney General James. “Free and fair elections are foundational to our democracy. Whether you choose to vote absentee, during early voting, or on election day, my office’s Election Protection Hotline is here to help voters every step of the way.”
On election day, voters should be able to access polls from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, by law. If a voter is in line at the time of closing, they rightfully have the opportunity to vote.
The telephone hotline will be open:
- 9:00 am to 6:00 pm during early voting, Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, June 22.
- 6:00 am to 9:00 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, June 24.
- 9:00 am to 6:00 pm day before and after Election Day, Monday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 25.
- Written requests for assistance may be submitted at any time through the online complaint form.
Hotline calls and written requests for assistance are processed by OAG attorneys and staff.
The OAG will receive and respond to election complaints relating to any of the statutes that OAG enforces, including the New York Voting Rights Act, which upholds fair, open, and accessible elections.
