AG Letitia James Reminds Residents Of Election Day Voter Helpline

NEW YORK, NY — New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement Tuesday reminding voters that her office is running an Election Protection Hotline on Election Day, Tuesday through Wednesday, Nov. 8 to help anyone who needs help casting their ballot.

The hotline will help voters with a range of issues, including voting in person.

The office's guide addressing frequently asked voting questions is also available online to help with absentee voting, finding polling places, and preparing to vote in person.

New Yorkers are protected from voter intimidation, deception, and obstruction under state and federal law.

James is urging voters experiencing problems voting to call OAG's hotline at 866-390-2992 or to submit a complaint online to request election-related help. The hotline will be open between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Election Day.

It will also be available on Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to help voters who need help following Election Day.

Requests for election-related assistance may be submitted at any time through an online form.
Hotline calls and written requests for election-related help are processed by office attorneys and staff.

The office has operated its Election Protection Hotline since November 2012. During previous elections, it fielded hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of complaints from voters across the state and worked with local election officials and others to address issues.

The office has also taken legal action to protect against voter registration purges and to ensure that voters have adequate and equitable access to vote early as required by law, James' office said.
All registered voters have the right to accessible elections, according to James' office.

On Election Day, polls are required to be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and if voters are in line before closing, they must be allowed to vote.

All registered voters have the right to vote free from coercion or intimidation, whether by election officials or any other person, James said.

Her office will receive and respond to election complaints relating to any of the statutes it enforces, including the newly operative New York Voting Rights Act, according to James.

James said her office will "always defend the fundamental right to vote free from fear, intimidation, or interference."

“As New Yorkers head to the polls to cast their ballots, our Election Protection Hotline will help voters address any challenges they face and provide the necessary assistance to ensure their voices are heard," she said.