NEW YORK – tomorrow is Election Day 2024and New Yorkers who plan to vote face key decisions that could shape the future of the city, state and country.

As the nation votes for next presidentNew York voters will also weigh in on critical issues, including abortion rights, representation in Congress, and ballot proposals covering sanitation, fiscal transparency, and public safety.

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New York City residents can find their voting location here. Voters should note that their early voting locations may be different from their Election Day voting locations.

All other residents must wear New York State Voter Search Tool.

Here’s a brief overview of key questions to help you vote informed, plus how to view your sample ballot:

New Yorkers will decide between former Republican President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris along with his running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

With a Senate seat at stake, New Yorkers will decide between incumbent Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and political newcomer Mike Sapraicone.

With critical issues like affordability, border security, and quality of life at stake, this election could prove pivotal for New Yorkers in deciding who will represent them in Washington.

All 26 seats in the New York state House are up for grabs, with several New York City-area districts considered the most hotly contested in the country:

Nick LaLota vs. John Avlon for New York’s 1st Congressional District

Melville, New York: First Congressional District Candidates. Nick Lalota, left, and John Avlon chat briefly before participating in a televised debate at the NewsdayTV studio in Melville, New York, on Oct. 18, 2024. Newsday columnist Joye Brown served

First-term Republican incumbent Nick LaLota faces Democratic challenger John Avlon in the fight for New York’s 1st congressional district.

Tom Suozzi vs. Mike LiPetri for New York’s 3rd Congressional District

New Yorkers will choose between Rep. Tom Suozzi and Mike LiPetri to represent New York’s 3rd congressional district in Nassau County and Queens.

Anthony D’Esposito vs. Laura Gillen for New York’s 4th Congressional District

New Yorkers will choose between Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito and Democratic challenger Laura Gillen in New York’s 4th Congressional District.

Mike Lawler v. Mondaire Jones for New York’s 17th Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, a first-term Republican, is locked in a competitive re-election bid against former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones for his congressional seat in New York’s Hudson Valley.

Pat Ryan v. Alison Esposito for New York’s 18th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan is working to retain his seat in New York’s 18th Congressional District as his Republican rival Alison Esposito seeks to unseat him.

Marc Molinaro vs. Josh Riley for New York’s 19th Congressional District

In New York’s 19th Congressional District, Democrat Josh Riley is fighting to unseat Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro this Election day – a rematch of their close 2022 race that Politician has nicknamed “New York’s nastiest House race”.

Voting proposal 1

This proposal would protect people from being treated unfairly based on factors such as ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy. It also protects rights related to reproductive healthcare and personal choices.

• “Yes” vote: AAdds these protections to the New York State Constitution.
• “No” vote: Keeps them out of the Constitution

If Proposition 1 is approvedthe New York Constitution would expand its list of anti-discrimination measures to include ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and “sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy , pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive health care and autonomy.”

Voting proposal 2

This proposal would change the City Charter to give the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) more power to clean streets and other city properties, and would require waste to be disposed of in containers.

• “Yes” vote: It gives DSNY more authority to keep areas like parks and highway medians clean, regulate street vendors and set rules for how trash is collected.
• “No” vote: Keeps current laws unchanged.

If approved, the DSNY will have clearer authority over the city’s cleanliness and stricter regulations on waste disposal practices.

New Yorkers participate in early voting at a polling station in Brooklyn on October 29, 2024 in New York City. As Election Day approaches on November 5, millions of Americans are casting their ballots early at voting centers or drop boxes. (Photo by Sp

Voting proposal 3

This proposal seeks to change the City Charter to improve fiscal transparency and update budget deadlines.

• “Yes” vote: It requires the City Council to provide cost estimates before public hearings and votes on proposed laws, allows the mayor to present his own fiscal analysis and adjusts budget deadlines.
• “No” vote: Maintains current procedures unchanged.

If approved, this proposal would give both the City Council and the Mayor’s Office the opportunity to present a fiscal analysis of proposed laws before they are considered, and would extend budget deadlines, particularly during a member’s first year in office. new mayor.

Voting proposal 4

This proposal would amend the City Charter to require more public notice and time before the City Council votes on laws related to public safety operations.

• “Yes” vote: Requires a 30-day notice period before the Council can vote on laws affecting Police, Fire or Corrections Departments, allowing for additional public hearings during that time.
• “No” vote: Keeps the current voting process unchanged.

If approved, this proposal would allow the mayor and relevant city agencies to hold public hearings during the 30-day period to gather more public input before voting on public safety laws.

Voting proposal 5

This proposal would amend the City Charter to improve how the city evaluates and plans for the maintenance of public facilities.

• “Yes” Vote: Requires more detailed assessments of the maintenance needs of city facilities, ensures these needs influence capital planning, and updates the timelines for capital planning reports.
• “No” Vote: Keeps the current process unchanged.

If approved, this proposal would expand the criteria for evaluating the costs of maintaining city facilities and adjust the deadlines for submitting capital planning reports and holding public hearings on those plans.

Voting proposal 6

This proposal would amend the City Charter to make several changes, including the creation of a new officer role and updates to film permits and records management.

• “Yes” vote: Establishes a Chief Business Diversity Officer (CBDO) to support minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE), allows the mayor to choose the agency responsible for issuing film permits, and combines two boards that manage the city archives.
• “No” vote: It would leave current laws unchanged.

If approved, this proposal would create the CBDO position to assist MWBEs, allow the mayor to designate which office issues film permits, and merge two archives boards into one.

What do you need to bring to vote?

Registered voters in New York do not need to show identification to vote unless they have not provided identification with their registration.

Acceptable identification includes entering one of the following on your Voter Registration Application:

• Driver’s license number
• Non-driver identification number
• Last four digits of your social security number

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New York City residents can click here to find your sample ballots. All you need is your house number, street name and zip code.

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