Election Day 2022 in Rochester and Monroe County: What to know

Today is election day and voters across the state and Monroe County are heading to the polls in the Nov. 8 New York General Election.

Once we have live results we will be tracking governor and U.S. congressional races here. Local race results will be available as well.

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What are some of the key races on the ballot in Monroe County?

Kathy Hochul vs Lee Zeldin - NY governor race

Rep. Lee Zeldin, a Long Island Republican congressman, veteran and Trump supporter, will face incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat who has been in office just over a year after former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned amid sexual harassment allegations.

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Attorney general

Incumbent Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat who has been in office since 2019, faces a challenge from New York City attorney Michael Henry, a Republican.

New York state comptroller

Paul Rodriguez, a Republican investor, is challenging incumbent Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, the Long Island Democrat who was first elected to the role by a bipartisan majority of the state Legislature in 2007.

Joe Morelle vs La'Ron Singletary - 25th Congressional District

Veteran politician and incumbent Rep. Joe Morelle, D-Irondequoit, will face a challenge from La'Ron Singletary, a newly minted Republican and former Rochester Police Chief.

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Other races of interest in Rochester, Monroe County

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Candidates on local ballots: Monroe County | Brighton | Canandaigua | Chili | Clarkson | East Rochester | Fairport | Gates | Greece | Hamlin | Henrietta | Irondequoit | Mendon | Ogden | Parma | Penfield | Perinton | Pittsford | Riga | Rochester | Rush | Sweden | Victor | Webster | Wheatland

When are the polls open?

Polls are open for regular voting from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Am I eligible to vote in New York?

Here are the qualifications to vote in New York:

• You must be a U.S. citizen;

• Be 18 or older;

• Not be in prison for a felony conviction;

• Not claim the right to vote elsewhere;

• And not found to be incompetent by a court.

Where do I vote in NY?

You can look up where you are registered to vote, and which polling place you can attend, at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.

Can I vote by absentee ballot?

In order to vote by absentee ballot in this election, you must have requested an absentee ballot online or by mail prior to Monday, Oct. 24, or requested one in person at your county Board of Elections Office by Nov. 7.

You can mail in your absentee ballot if you ensure it has a postmark no later than Nov. 8. You can also deliver it in person to your county Board of Elections office or a polling site in your county by Nov. 8.

Note that if you applied for an absentee ballot but then decide to vote in-person on the machine at your polling location, you will have to fill out an affidavit ballot, according to a recent New York law.

You can apply to vote by absentee ballot next year, starting on Jan. 1, 2023.

To qualify, you must meet one or more of these criteria:

• You are absent from your county or, if a resident of New York City absent from the five boroughs, on Election Day.

• You’re unable to appear because you are the primary caregiver of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled.

• You’re a resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital.

• You’re in jail or prison for any reason other than a felony conviction. This includes anyone who is awaiting grand jury action, awaiting trial, or serving a sentence for a misdemeanor.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Election Day 2022 in Rochester and Monroe County: What to know