ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s the countdown until early voting starts for the general election. Early voting in New York State begins on Saturday, Oct. 24 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. You can also vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
This year, all 435 House seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats are up for grabs. There are also some key local races and state-level races, including the governor’s race between Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.
News10NBC is your election headquarters. As part of that coverage, we have offered two minutes of free airtime to major party candidates to make their case directly to you. Here’s what to know about key races, important deadlines, and candidates’ pitches that have run so far:
KEY RACES
This year’s Congressional races
In the 25th Congressional District, which covers Monroe County and part of Ontario County, Virginia McIntyre is challenging incumbent Rep. Joe Morelle. Morelle, a Democrat, has served in Congress since 2018. He took the seat in a special election after the death of Rep. Louise Slaughter. McIntyre, a Republican, has served on the Monroe County Legislature since 2024. See both candidates’ pitches:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oxhE_sSTPE www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QCI65r0-gsIn the 24th Congressional District, Alissa Ellman is challenging incumbent Rep. Claudia Tenney. The district includes 14 counties, including all of Wayne, Livingston, Yates, Seneca, Orleans, Wyoming, and Genesee counties, along with parts of Ontario and Steuben counties. Tenney, a Republican, has represented the 24th District since 2023 and represented the 22nd District before then. Ellman, a Democrat, is a combat veteran who said she became interested in running for Congress after being laid off from her role at the Department of Veterans Affairs under DOGE. Ellman came to the studio earlier this week:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAnFfzEpegk&t=1sAre Sen. Schumer and Sen. Gillibrand up for re-election?
No, neither of New York State’s two senators are up for re-election this midterm election season. Senator Chuck Schumer was re-elected in 2022, and he won’t be up for re-election until fall of 2028. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was re-elected in 2024, and she won’t be up for re-election until fall of 2030.
This year’s Governor’s race
Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat who has served as governor since 2021, is being challenged by Republican Bruce Blakeman, who has served as Nassau County Executive since 2021. Both candidates have been in the Rochester area several times recently. Blakeman visited Rochester to speak about his campaign promise of “cutting utility rates in half.” He also sat down with News10NBC’s Lynette Adams to talk about his campaign stances on Rochester in Focus.
Hochul visited Rochester to speak about the state’s utility rebate check program to counter energy costs. The state has started to mail checks for up to $200 to around 8.2 million households. News10NBC’s Jennifer Lewke also pressed the governor on the high ticket prices at the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium, which $600 million in state taxpayer money contributed to.
Other state-level races
In the NY Attorney General’s race, incumbent Letitia James, a Democrat who has held the role since 2019, is being challenged by Republican Saritha Komatireddy. She’s a former prosecutor and national security expert who teaches at Columbia Law School.
In the NY Comptroller’s race, incumbent Thomas DiNapoli, who has held the role since 2007, is being challenged by Republican Joseph Hernandez. He’s an entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and biotechnology leader.
EARLY VOTING GUIDE
Here are the early voting locations and details for counties around the Rochester region:
Monroe County
Early voting in Monroe County is happening at 15 different locations. On Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, it runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, it runs from noon to 8 p.m. All early voting sites will have a Spanish-language interpreter:
Monroe County Office Building, 39 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614. (ASL interpreter on site. Public entrances are on S. Fitzhugh Street and Irvine Place. ADA entrance is on Irvine Place.) Edgerton Recreation Center, 41 Backus St., Rochester, NY 14608. David F. Gantt Recreation Center, 700 North St., Rochester, NY 14605. Staybridge Suites Rochester University Hotel, 1000 Genesee St., Rochester, NY 14611. Susan B. Anthony Museum & House, 17 Madison St., Rochester, NY 14608. Brighton Farmers Market, 1435 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14618. (ASL interpreter on site.) Irondequoit Community Center, 450 Skyview Centre Parkway, Suite 200, Rochester, NY 14622. Gates Presbyterian Church, 1049 Wegman Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Henrietta Public Library, 625 Calkins Road, Rochester, NY 14623. (ASL interpreter on site.) Pittsford Town Court, 3750 Monroe Ave., Pittsford, NY 14534. Perinton Presbyterian Church, 6511 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Penfield Community Center, Braman Room, 1985 Baird Road, Penfield, NY 14526. Webster Justice Court Building, 1002 Ridge Road, Webster, NY 14580. Greece Town Hall, 1 Vince Tofany Blvd., Rochester, NY 14612. Sweden Clarkson Community Center, 4927 Lake Road, Brockport, NY 14420.Ontario County
Early voting in Ontario County is happening at three different locations. On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, it runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, it runs from noon to 8 p.m. On Thursday and Friday, it runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Canandaigua: Ontario County Board of Elections, 74 Ontario St., Canandaigua, NY 14424 Geneva: Geneva Housing Authority, 41 Lewis St., Geneva, NY 14456 Victor: Victor Town Hall, 85 E. Main St., Victor, NY 14564Wayne County
Early voting in Wayne County is happening at two different locations. You can see the times that both locations will be open here.
Wayne County Public Safety Building, Conference Room, 7376 State Route 31, Lyons, NY 14489 Ontario Town Hall, 1850 Ridge Rd, Ontario, NY 14519Livingston County
Early voting in Livingston County is happening at the Livingston County Board of Elections on 6 Court St. in Geneseo. On Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday, it runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, it runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Yates County
Early voting in Yates County is happening at the Yates County Office Building on 417 Liberty St. in Penn Yan. On Saturday and Sunday, it runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Monday, Thursday, and Friday, it runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, it runs from noon to 8 p.m.
Orleans County
Early voting in Orleans County is happening at the Orleans County Board of Elections Office on 14016 State Route 31 in Albion. On Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday, it runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Tuesday and Wednesday, it runs from noon to 8 p.m.
DEADLINES TO KEEP IN MIND
Saturday, Oct. 24 is the deadline to register to vote in New York State. You can register in person at your county’s board of elections office or at an approved voter registration event. You can also mail in your registration, as long as your board of elections receives your application no later than the deadline, or register online here.
Saturday, Oct. 24 is also the last day for the board of elections to receive an absentee ballot request via mail or via online form. Nov. 2 is the last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person at your board of elections office.
Early voting runs from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 1. This allows you to cast your ballot early at approved locations in your county. Then, Nov. 3 is General Election Day, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Unlike early voting, you must vote at your designated polling location. You can find your polling location and confirm that you’re registered here.
Nov. 3 is also the deadline to postmark an absentee ballot or to deliver it in person at the board of elections. All postmarked ballots must be received no later than Nov. 10.
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