The Election Protection Hotline is officially available to New Yorkers from now until Nov. 8 for the upcoming Nov. 7, 2023 election and during New York’s early voting period, which runs from Saturday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 5.
The Office of the Attorney General, which is running the hotline, has fielded hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of complaints from voters across the state during past elections, according to a press release.
The hotline can troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters, including issues with voting by absentee ballot or in-person at their polling place.
A guide addressing frequently asked questions is also currently available to assist voters with the absentee ballot request process and voter registration issues in advance of the election.
“Free and fair elections are integral to the foundation of our democracy,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James in a press release. “My office will always defend New Yorkers’ right to vote, and I will ensure every voter is able to cast their ballot free from fear or intimidation. Our election protection hotline is here to help voters address challenges and provide helpful guidance, whether they’re voting absentee, during early voting, or on Election Day.”
New Yorkers are protected from voter intimidation, deception, and obstruction under state and federal law. Attorney General James urges voters experiencing problems voting to call the OAG hotline at (866) 390-2992, or submit a complaint online to request election-related assistance.
The telephone hotline is be open between 9:00am-6:00pm during early voting, and between 6:00am-9:00pm on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. The hotline will also be available on Wednesday, Nov. 8, between 9:00am-6:00pm to help voters who need assistance following Election Day. Written requests for election-related assistance may be submitted at any time through the online form.
