Millions of Americans are heading to the polls on Tuesday, November 8, to vote not only for the next president of the United States, but also in important Senate, Congressional and local elections, as well on referendums and other questions.
For those in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, here’s what you need to know before you head to your local polling station.
New York State:
Hours: Polls in New York are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. If you’re in line by 9 p.m., you will be allowed to vote.
ID requirements: In most cases, you do not need identification to vote in the state of New York. If you are voting for the first time, however, you may need to show a photo ID to verify you are who you claim to be.
Some form of identification may also be required when you first register to vote.
Key national races (in addition to Trump vs. Clinton):
U.S. Senate
Charles Schumer (D-incumbent) vs. Wendy Long (R)
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections will be held to elect representatives from all 435 congressional districts across each of the 50 states, including 27 in New York. The incumbent candidates include 18 Democrats and nine Republicans. CLICK HERE for a list of candidates.
(Source: WABC)