NY AG James announces election protection hotline ahead of early primary voting

NEW YORK STATE (WRGB) — With New York state’s primary elections approaching, Attorney General Letitia James is reminding voters that the state’s Election Protection Hotline will be available during early voting and on Primary Day to help troubleshoot problems.

The hotline is intended to assist voters experiencing issues with voting by mail or in-person voting at local polling places.

Attorney General James urges voters experiencing election-related problems while voting to call the OAG hotline at (866) 390-2992, or submit a complaint online to request assistance. The telephone hotline will be open between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during early voting (Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21), and between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 23. The hotline will also be available on the days before and after Election Day, Monday, June 22 and Wednesday, June 24, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Written requests for assistance may be submitted at any time through the online complaint form. Hotline calls and written requests for assistance are processed by OAG attorneys and staff.

A guide addressing frequently asked questions from voters is also available on the attorney general’s website.



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