NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Friday that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its election protection hotline available for the upcoming election on November 7, 2023 and throughout the election period. New York early voting, which runs from Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, November 5.
The hotline will be available to address a variety of issues voters face, including issues with voting absentee or in-person at their polling place. At the moment, a guide is also available which addresses frequently asked questions to help voters with the absentee ballot request process and voter registration issues before the election.
“Free and fair elections are integral to the foundation of our democracy,” said Attorney General James. “My office will always defend New Yorkers’ right to vote and ensure that all voters can cast their ballots without fear or intimidation. Our Election Protection Hotline is here to help voters address challenges and provide helpful guidance, whether they are voting absentee, during early voting, or on Election Day.”
New Yorkers are protected from voter intimidation, deception, and obstruction under state and federal laws. Attorney General James urges voters who have trouble voting to call the OAG hotline at (866) 390-2992 or file a complaint online to request election-related assistance.
The hotline will be open between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm during early voting (Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, November 5) and between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm on voting day. the elections, on Tuesday, November 7.
The hotline will also be available on Wednesday, November 8 between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm to assist voters who need assistance after Election Day. Written requests for election-related assistance may be submitted at any time via from the online form. OAG attorneys and staff process hotline calls and written requests for election-related assistance.
All registered voters have the right to accessible elections. On Election Day, polls must be open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, and if voters are in line before closing, they must be allowed to vote. Additionally, all registered voters have the right to vote free from coercion or intimidation, whether by election officials or anyone else.
2023-10-28 04:29:19
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