2024 Early Voting Information – November 5, 2024 Presidential Election

What is Early Voting?

Early voting for the General Election is a nine (9) day period where voters can vote in-person before Election Day in their county.

Who can vote early?

All registered voters.

Where can I vote early?

Either

• Cattaraugus County Board of Elections, 207 Rock City Street, Little Valley, NY
• JCC Olean Campus, Cutco Building Magnano Room, 305 North Barry Street, Olean, NY 

When can I vote early?

• Saturday, October 26th from 9am – 5pm
• Sunday, October 27th from 9am – 5pm
• Monday, October 28th from 8am – 4pm
• Tuesday, October 29th from Noon – 8pm
• Wednesday, October 30th from Noon – 8pm
• Thursday, October 31st from 8am – 4pm
• Friday, November 1st from 8am – 4pm
• Saturday, November 2nd from 9am – 5pm
• Sunday, November 3rd from 9am – 5pm

How will I vote during early voting?

Voting during early voting is the same as voting on Election Day. When you get to the early voting polling location, you will check in to vote, receive your ballot and vote as any other election.

There will be instructions available at the early voting polling location to familiarize you with the ballot. There will also be a notice to voter and bill of rights.  You may ask an election inspector to explain how to vote, or if you need any assistance.

If you vote during the early voting period, you are NOT eligible to vote on Election Day or on a subsequent day of early voting!

When will early voting results be posted?

Early voting votes will be canvassed and reported after 9pm on election night.

Can I still vote by absentee ballot?

Yes, if you are absent from the county on election day, have a temporary/permanent illness or physical disability, have duties related to primary care of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled, a patient or inmate in a Veteran’s Administration Hospital or in jail/prison, awaiting trial, awaiting action by a grand jury, or in prison for a conviction of a crime or offense which was not a felony you may apply for an absentee ballot.

Absentee Law Changes:

New York State voters are no longer permitted to cast a ballot on a voting machine if they have already been issued an absentee ballot for that election to prevent double voting. Voters who have already been issued an absentee ballot can still vote in person using an affidavit ballot. More information available at www.CattCo.org/Board-Elections or by calling the Cattaraugus County Board of Election office (716)938-2400.

Can I vote early by mail?

Any registered vote may apply for an early mail ballot. Each person must apply for themselves. It is a felony to make a false statement in an application for an early mail ballot, to attempt to cast an illegal ballot, or to help anyone to cast an illegal ballot.

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