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UpdateNew YorkWednesday, November 4, 2026

New York Attorney General reminded voters of election help hotline

The state's top legal office offered assistance to voters experiencing problems on Election Day.

By the Democracy SENTRY deskPublished

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New York Attorney General
“Attorney General James Reminds New Yorkers of Election Protection Hotline on Election Day”, Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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What happened

Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers on Election Day that the Office of the Attorney General's Election Protection Hotline is available to help voters experiencing problems at the polls, voting by mail, or accessing their right to vote.1

What it means in New York

Where to get help if you have trouble voting

The Attorney General's office offered help to voters who had problems at the polls, with voting by mail, or with accessing their right to vote.1

Key dates in New York

Election Day in -7 days
  1. Sat, Oct 24 · passed
    Early voting begins; Registration deadline
  2. Sun, Nov 1 · passed
    Early voting ends
  3. Mon, Nov 2 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Tue, Nov 3 · passed
    Election Day
  5. Sat, Nov 28 · 18 days
    County/Local certification
  6. Tue, Dec 15 · 35 days
    State certification

Every date in New York, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. New York Attorney General, https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2026/attorney-general-james-reminds-new-yorkers-election-protection-hotline-election · Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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