It's Election Day: Here's When And Where To Vote On Tuesday
NEW YORK CITY – Today is Tuesday, Nov. 5 - which means that it's Election Day at last.
If you've already voted, you're among the 282,533 Manhattan residents who had done so as of Sunday, Nov. 3, according to the Board of Elections . Good for you!
If you haven't made it to the polls yet, the time is now, and Patch has got you covered.
As you may have heard, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are on the ballot, as are Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and your representative in Congress.
Closer to home, this is – for the most part – an off-year, and it's not until 2025 that we'll see competitive contests for Mayor, City Council, Comptroller, Borough President, Public Advocate, and more. Gov. Kathy Hochul isn't back on the ballot until 2026.
There are important decisions to be made in 2024, however. These include yay or nay on a set of ballot proposals, as well as races for state-level elected offices representing Manhattan residents in Albany.
Here's what you need to know.
When and where do I vote on Election Day?
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 5. Plug in the address where you're registered to see your polling location in Manhattan here .
Can I still register to vote?
No. Voter registration closed on Oct. 26. You can check or confirm the status of your registration here . If you have questions about your registration, call (866) 868-3692 as soon as possible.
Can I still vote by mail?
Of course! Note that all ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
If you plan to drop off your ballot at the local Board of Elections office, it must be received by the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
The last day to request a mail-in ballot was yesterday, Monday, Nov. 4.
Who's on my ballot?
Manhattan voters should expect to see the following candidates on their ballots – depending on where on the island they live, of course.
Note: Incumbent candidates are labeled, some of whom are running unchallenged, which is also indicated.
President/Vice President
U.S. Senate
U.S. House District 10
U.S. House District 12
U.S. House District 13
State Senate District 27
State Senate District 28
State Senate District 29
State Senate District 30
State Senate District 31
State Senate District 47
State Senate District 59
State Assembly District 61
State Assembly District 65
State Assembly District 66
State Assembly District 67
State Assembly District 68
State Assembly District 69
State Assembly District 70
State Assembly District 71
State Assembly District 72
State Assembly District 73
State Assembly District 74
State Assembly District 75
State Assembly District 76
Justice of the Supreme Court 1st Judicial District (two to be elected)
Judge Of The Civil Court (six to be elected)
Judge Of The Civil Court 1st Municipal Court District
Judge Of The Civil Court 2nd Municipal Court District
Judge Of The Civil Court 5th Municipal Court District
Judge Of The Civil Court 8th Municipal Court District
Judge Of The Civil Court 10th Municipal Court District
Whew - that's a lot of candidates! But remember, not all of them will be on your ballot, which you may view here . To do so, you'll need to plug in the address where you're registered to vote.
But there's more.
A number of questions will also appear on your ballot:
Proposal Number 1, an Amendment: Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment
This proposal would protect against unequal treatment based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy. It also protects against unequal treatment based on reproductive healthcare and autonomy. A "YES" vote puts these protections in the New York State Constitution. A "NO" vote leaves these protections out of the State Constitution.
Proposal Number 2, a Question: Cleaning Public Property
This proposal would amend the City Charter to expand and clarify the Department of Sanitation's power to clean streets and other City property and require disposal of waste in containers. Voting "Yes" will expand and clarify the Department of Sanitation's power to clean streets and other City property and require disposal of waste in containers. Voting "No" leaves laws unchanged.
Proposal Number 3, a Question: Additional Estimates of the Cost of Proposed Laws and Updates to Budget Deadlines
This proposal would amend the City Charter to require fiscal analysis from the Council before hearings and votes on laws, authorize fiscal analysis from the Mayor, and update budget deadlines. Voting "Yes" would amend the City Charter to require additional fiscal analysis prior to hearings and votes on local laws , and update budget deadlines. Voting "No" leaves laws unchanged.
Proposal Number 4, a Question: More Notice and Time Before Votes on Public Safety Legislation
This proposal would require additional public notice and time before the City Council votes on laws respecting the public safety operations of the Police, Correction, or Fire Departments. Voting "Yes" will require additional notice and time before the Council votes on laws respecting public safety operations of the Police, Correction, or Fire Departments. Voting "No" leaves laws unchanged.
Proposal Number 5, a Question: Capital Planning
This proposal would amend the City Charter to require more detail in the annual assessment of City facilities, mandate that facility needs inform capital planning, and update capital planning deadlines. Voting "Yes" would require more detail when assessing maintenance needs of City facilities, mandate that facility needs inform capital planning, and update capital planning deadlines. Voting "No" leaves laws unchanged.
