What you should know
- The hotline will also be active during New York’s early voting period, which runs from Saturday, March 23 to Saturday, March 30. The hotline will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a variety of issues encountered by voters, including issues with absentee voting, early voting by mail, or in-person at their polling place.
- “The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, and my office will always ensure that all New Yorkers can make their voices heard,” said Attorney General James. “Our Election Protection Hotline will once again be available to voters during this primary election to help address any challenges and provide helpful guidance, no matter how they choose to cast their ballot.”
- Attorney General James urges voters experiencing election-related problems to call the OAG hotline at (866) 390-2992 or file a complaint online to request assistance.
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James announced this month that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the April 2 presidential primary election of 2024.
The hotline will also be active during New York’s early voting period, which runs from Saturday, March 23 to Saturday, March 30. The hotline will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a variety of issues encountered by voters, including issues with absentee voting, early voting by mail, or in-person at their polling place.
“The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, and my office will always ensure that all New Yorkers can make their voices heard,” said Attorney General James. “Our Election Protection Hotline will once again be available to voters during this primary election to help address any challenges and provide helpful guidance, no matter how they choose to cast their ballot.”
New Yorkers are protected from voter intimidation, deception, suppression and obstruction under state and federal laws.
Attorney General James urges voters experiencing election-related problems to call the OAG hotline at (866) 390-2992 or file a complaint online to request assistance.
The hotline will be open between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm during early voting (Saturday, March 23 to Saturday, March 30) and between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm on voting day. the primary elections, on Tuesday, April 30. 2. The hotline will also be available the days before and after primary election day, Monday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 3, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Written requests for assistance can be submitted at any time via the online complaint form. OAG attorneys and staff process hotline calls and written requests for assistance.
Currently there is also available a guide that addresses frequently asked questions to help voters, among other things, with the early and absentee voting process and voter registration issues.
The Attorney General’s Office has operated its Election Protection Hotline since November 2012. A guide addressing frequently asked questions is also currently available to assist voters with, among other things, the early and absentee voting process and with voter registration issues.
All registered voters have the right to accessible elections. On primary 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.
2024-03-30 02:54:05
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