New York State will be offering early voting for the first
time in its history this year for the general election.
Between
Oct. 26 and Nov. 3 registered voters will be able to cast an early vote before Election
Day. Throughout the week stations will be open from noon to 9 p.m., and on the
weekends from noon to 6 p.m.
“The idea
was that if people have more options, they would turn out in greater numbers,” DerekMurphy,
communications director for the Erie County Board of Elections said. “There is
no question that having ten days in total to vote, with the nine early days and
the election day itself, will make it easier for people to juggle their
schedules.”
West Side
registered voters can visit any of the designated early polling stations in Erie
County. The Belle Center, 102 Maryland St., and the Salvation Army, 187 Grant
St., are the two early polling stations on the West Side.
Election Day,
Nov. 5, will be the official day for voting when voters will be able to
participate from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. On the actual Election Day voters will be limited to their usual voting
location based on their address, Murphy said.
Supreme
Court Justice, County Executive, Buffalo Comptroller and the Niagara District
City Common Council are among the offices that will be on the ballot for West
Side voters.
A regional
map of the districts can be found here, and the candidates running for each
position here. By Thomas Corsi and Ryan Williams
