Election 2022: What to know about voting in Chemung, Steuben and Tioga counties
The next big national, state and local elections are coming up Nov. 8.
All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are on ballots across the nation, and many state Senate and Assembly and local races will be contested.
Information on federal and statewide elections and statewide ballot propositions is available on the state Board of Elections website.
Here's what Southern Tier voters need to know before voting this fall.
When is the 2022 election?
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. that day.
Can I vote early?
Early voting will take place between Oct. 29 and Nov. 6 at various polling locations.
Click for more information on how to vote early in each county:
How do I vote by absentee ballot?
Anyone who will be absent from their county on Election Day, or is unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability, or due to other legitimate reasons, can vote by absentee ballot.
Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the county board of elections by Oct. 24.
Click here for more information on absentee ballots:
Who is on the ballot?
In Chemung County, there are contested races for Chemung County Legislature seats and a few town council races.
In Steuben County, there is a contested race for a council seat on the Corning City Council, and a few other municipal council races.
Steuben voters will also see a key countywide proposition. If approved, the measure will maintain legislative representation on the county board at 17 members, but reduce the number of districts from 13 to 11.
There are no contested countywide races in Tioga County, but a handful of town council and justice races will be decided.
Click to see sample ballots for each county:
Where can I vote in person?
Check here for polling locations in each county:
What age do I have to be to vote?
You must be at least 18 years old to vote.
Where can I get more information?
Chemung County: chemungcountyny.gov/420/Board-of-Elections or607-737-5475
Steuben County: steubencountyny.gov/469/Board-of-Elections or607-664-2260
Tioga County: tiogacountyny.com/departments/board-of-elections, or 607-687-8220.
Statewide: elections.ny.gov, or 518-474-6220.
This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Election 2022: How to vote in Chemung, Steuben and Tioga
