New York Attorney General Letitia James is making the state's Election Protection Hotline available during early voting and on Election Day to help voters resolve problems with mail ballots, voter registration and polling places.
The hotline will operate during New York's early voting period, Oct. 24 through Nov. 1, and on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
How to contact New York's Election Protection Hotline
Voters experiencing election-related problems can call the Office of the Attorney General's hotline at 866-390-2992 or submit a complaint online.
The hotline's hours are:
- Early voting, Oct. 24-Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 2: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 4: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Written requests for assistance can be submitted through the online complaint form at any time. Office of the Attorney General attorneys and staff will process calls and written requests.
Voters can also consult the state's voting
resources and frequently asked questions for information about absentee and mail ballots, voter registration and issues at polling places.
What are New York voters' rights?
Registered voters have the right to vote without coercion or intimidation, whether from election officials or anyone else, the attorney general's office said.
On Election Day, polls must be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Voters who are in line before polls close must be allowed to vote.
The office will respond to election complaints involving laws it enforces, including the New York Voting Rights Act.
The Election Protection Hotline has operated since November 2012. During previous elections, the office has received hundreds or sometimes thousands of complaints from voters statewide and worked with local election officials and other partners to address problems.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Having trouble voting in NY? Here's where to get help
