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What to know about early voting in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
Early voting gets underway today, Saturday, October 24, in New York and New Jersey, with polling sites open through Sunday, November 1. Voters can cast ballots at designated locations without appointments.
Registration for the general election deadline was today, October 24, the same date early voting commenced. The New York Board of Elections provides an online locator to help voters find their assigned early voting sites.
New Yorkers are voting in several major contests, including the gubernatorial race where incumbent Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul faces Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Voters will also decide on state comptroller and attorney general.
In New Jersey, the marquee contest is the 7th Congressional District race between incumbent Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic nominee Rebecca Bennett. Political analysts have described the race as a toss-up that could lean Democratic.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, when polls open at 6 a.m. for those not voting early. Results in these races may help determine which party holds the majority in the House and Senate.