Niagara County BOE: Early voting begins Saturday

Submitted by the Public Information Office

Early voting for this November’s elections begins this Saturday, Oct. 26, at five early voting locations across Niagara County, according to the Niagara County Board of Elections. Any registered voter may go to any of the locations during the early voting period.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, when voters will cast their ballots at their usual polling location.

The five early voting locations are:

•Niagara Falls Train Station (Amtrak)

825 Depot Ave. W., Niagara Falls

•Cornell Cooperative Extension (Niagara County Fairgrounds)

 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport

•Wheatfield Community Center

2790 Church Road, North Tonawanda

•Newfane Community Center

2737 Main St., Newfane

•Wendelville Fire Co.

7340 Campbell Blvd., North Tonawanda

All sites are accessible to voters with physical disabilities.

“The site at Wendelville is new this year, as state law dictated we open a fifth site based on our population growth,” Election Commissioner Lora Allen said. “We believe these locations make it convenient for any voter who wishes to take advantage of early voting, as everyone should have a site within relatively close proximity to their home.”

The early voting schedule is as follows:

• Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 28, noon to 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 29, noon to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Election Commissioner Jennifer Sandonato reminded voters that the last day to register to vote this year is Oct. 26. Voter registration forms are available on the Board of Elections website www.elections.niagara.ny.us, at all post offices, most banks, public libraries, town and city halls, and the Board of Elections at 111 Main St., Suite 100. Anyone who has moved since voting last must re-register to be eligible.

“We are working closely with federal officials, the New York State Board of Elections, the Sheriff’s Office and other agencies to put plans in place to handle any issues that may pop up, with a priority on ensuring safe and secure polling locations,” Sandonato said. “While we are expecting a very strong turnout, we are confident we have the systems in place so that everything should run smoothly.”