The New York Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, June 28, with early voting ending June 26.
Given this, the state attorney general, Letitia James, set up an electoral protection hotline so that during this election period voters can report problems that arise at the polls.
Voters experiencing problems can notify the Attorney General’s Office by calling the new hotline number at (866) 390-2992. They can also file complaints online here or email [email protected]. The attorney general also created a guide to frequently asked questions to help voters.
“As states across the country attempt to strip communities of their fundamental right to vote, we continue to ensure that the polls remain accessible to voters across New York,” said Attorney General James. “For years, New Yorkers have relied on our Election Protection Hotline to address the challenges they face across the state and to provide guidance to those who vote. My office remains committed to ensuring that New Yorkers can fully and meaningfully participate in the electoral process.”
The hotline and digital forms are available in multiple languages.
The phone hotline will be open anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18 through Sunday, June 26, and between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. (election day). Written requests for election-related assistance may be submitted at any time through of the online complaint form. OAG attorneys and staff process hotline calls and written requests for election-related assistance.
The OAG has operated its Election Protection Hotline since November 2012.
During previous elections, the OAG responded to hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of complaints from voters across the state and worked with local election officials and others to address issues. The Attorney General’s Office has also taken legal action to protect once morest voter registration purges and to ensure that voters have adequate and equal access to vote early as required by law.
Attorney General James reminds all registered voters that they have the right to accessible elections. Additionally, all registered voters have the right to vote without coercion or intimidation, whether by election officials or any other person.
