New Yorkers will vote in presidential, state and county elections this year. And WXXI will be here to help answer your questions, including where to vote, how to vote, and who is running for office.
We believe the top of the ticket, a likely contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, will be well covered by national outlets like NPR. Our newsroom is focusing on local races that don't get the same attention from media outlets, to make sure you feel prepared to vote for the candidates who represent your interests.
We're interviewing candidates, hosting discussions on Connections, and we've identified six key issues: public safety, housing, jobs, climate, mental health, and school funding so you can easily find what you're looking for.
With primaries in June and the general election in November, it's time to make your voting plan now. Send us your questions and use our guides and news stories below as you get ready to exercise your right to vote.
Key Dates
- Oct. 21: The last day for registered voters to change your address before the Nov. 5 election
- Oct. 26: The last day to register for the Nov. 5 election and the deadline to request absentee or mail-in ballots
- Nov. 5: Election day and the date by which all absentee and mail-in ballots must be postmarked
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Election Questions
- What district am I in?
- Who are my candidates and what's on the ballot?
- Where and how do I vote?
- What are the election deadlines?
- What if my right to vote is challenged?
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Your election questions answered
We're answering your questions about the election in our live blog. Answers will appear here as we post them.
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A reader emailed the WXXI Election Hub, saying that they "recently received a text from a random number claiming to be Vote FTW ... with some misleading…
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A reader interested in climate change issues asks the WXXI Election Hub why Environmental Advocates NY gave the NY HEAT Act a rating of three pine trees.…
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A reader asked where they can find out who is running for the Democratic committee in Brighton.Jeremy Moule explains how these races work around the…
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ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 10, 2024, we sit down with presidential historian Timothy Naftali to discuss his thoughts on the dangers of presidential abuses.
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ConnectionsIn the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 9, 2024, we talk with Orlando Rivera, candidate for Assembly District 136, about his priorities if elected.
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ConnectionsIn the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 9, 2024, we talk with Marcus C. Williams, candidate for Assembly District 137, about his priorities if elected.
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New Yorkers will vote on a ballot measure in November that proponents say will “enshrine abortion” in the state’s constitution. But not all legal experts agree it’s that simple. -
ConnectionsIn the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 8, 2024, we talk with James Schuler and Brian Manktelow, candidates for NYS Assembly District 130, about their priorities for office.
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ConnectionsIn the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 7, 2024, we talk with Sarah Clark, candidate for NYS Assembly, about her priorities for District 136, if re-elected. -
ConnectionsIn the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 7, 2024, we talk with NYS Senate candidate Luis Martinez about his priorities for District 55, if elected. -
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ConnectionsIn the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 3, 2024, we talk with Scott Comegys, candidate for NYS Senate, about his priorities for District 54 if elected. -
ConnectionsIn the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 3, 2024, we talk with Demond Meeks, candidate for NYS Assembly, about his priorities for District 137 if re-elected.
