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Early voting surges nearly 70% in NY, more than doubles in district to replace Rep. Stefanik
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Early voting in New York surged nearly 70% compared to 2022, with totals rising from about 1.18 million to nearly 2 million votes during the nine-day period from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1.
- New York City saw a 60% increase in early votes, while suburban and rural upstate counties experienced a 70% rise, with some key counties more than doubling their early voting turnout.
- Competitive congressional races, particularly in the 21st and 17th House Districts, have driven early voting increases, with notable Republican and Democratic candidates campaigning vigorously.
- Statewide races for governor, attorney general, and comptroller are also energizing voters, with Democratic incumbents facing Republican challengers amid heightened turnout.
- Party leaders expressed cautious optimism, with Democrats hopeful based on early returns and Republicans emphasizing strong early turnout as well; polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day.
