Attorney General Letitia James announced the launch of an Election Protection Hotline to assist voters throughout the upcoming November 5 general election, as well as during the early voting period in New York , from October 26 to November 3. with mail-in ballots, early mail-in voting, or in-person voting at polling places.

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) also offers a guide with frequently asked questions to help voters navigate mail-in and absentee ballots, as well as troubleshoot registration issues. “Every New Yorker has the right to vote without fear or interference,” James said. “The Election Protection Hotline ensures that every voice is heard, no matter how or when you vote. »

Hotline availability and voter assistance

The hotline, available at (866) 390-2992, will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during early voting and from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day. It will also be open the day before and after election day, at the same times as during early voting. Voters can also submit complaints online, with all requests handled by MPC attorneys and staff.

Protecting Voter Rights

The OAG emphasizes that state and federal laws protect voters from intimidation, suppression and deception. The hotline, active since 2012, has helped thousands of voters in previous elections, working with local election officials to resolve reported issues. The MPC has also taken legal action to prevent voter roll purges and ensure fair access to early voting.

Attorney General James urges voters to use the hotline for any election-related concerns, emphasizing that polls must remain open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day and that all voters in line before closing will be allowed to vote .

The hotline is operated by the Voting Rights Section, led by Chief Lindsay McKenzie and a team of assistant attorneys general, voting rights analysts and administrative staff, as part of the Division’s Office for Civil Rights. of social justice.

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