Definition
What is a primary election?
An election used to narrow the field of candidates, think basketball or soccer playoff games which decide which teams play in the final.
Joe Biden or Donald Trump
When is the Voter Registration Deadline?
Oct 26: Voter Registration Deadline
What is the number of time you can be elected for president ?
What is a closed primary?
Primary elections are closed to non-party members. Only registered members of a party can participate in a political party's primary election.
Who represents me?
Answers vary. It depends on where you live. Go to Common Cause – Find your Representative.
What is early voting?
Oct 26 - Nov 3: Early Voting
What is pre-registration?
In NYS citizens 16 and 17 can pre-register to vote and the Board of Elections will automatically register them when they turn 18.
What number president will this be for this election ?
60th President
When is the next election day?
November 5th
What is an absentee ballot?
How many U.S. representatives does NYS have?
27 reps: 8 Republicans and 19 Democrats
After the 2020 Census count, New York lost one seat and will have 26 representatives.
What is the age requirement to run for president?
35
What does nonpartisan mean ?
Not supporting or controlled by a political party
Who are New York's two senators?
Chuck Schumer. He has been in office for over 20 years. He is up for re-election this year. Kristen Gillibrand. She has been in office for over 10 years. Her term ends in 2025. They are both Democrats.