It’s time to prepare for the primaries. On Tuesday, June 23, New Yorkers will head to the polls for the state’s primary election, choosing candidates for local, state and federal offices. Among a number of contested races, the 17th Congressional District is drawing attention in Yorktown.
All registered voters enrolled in the Democratic Party are eligible to vote. Early voting will take place from Saturday, June 13, through Sunday, June 21. Yorktown residents can vote at two sites: the Jefferson Village Annex, 3500 Hill Blvd., and the Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center Gym, 1974 Commerce St.
Those voting at the cultural center should enter from the Veterans Road entrance at the rear of the building, town officials said.
Early voting hours are:
Saturday, June 13: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday, June 15: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16: noon to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 18: noon to 8 p.m.
Friday, June 19: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 20: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 21: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, June 23, when polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at voters’ regular polling places.
Voters can search for polling locations and ballot information at citizenparticipation.westchestercountyny.gov/find-polling-place. Election Districts 6 and 35 have been moved from the Elks Lodge to the First Presbyterian Church, 2880 Crompond Road.
Questions can be directed to the Town Clerk’s Office at 914-962-8152 or dquast@yorktownny.gov. Additional information is available from the Westchester County Board of Elections at 914-995-5700.
Yorktown Democrats will head to the June 23 primary to choose a nominee in New York’s 17th Congressional District. The Democratic nominee will face GOP Rep. Mike Lawler in November as Democrats look to flip the purple 17th Congressional District.
Five Democrats are seeking the nomination, with Cait Conley, Beth Davidson and Effie Phillips-Staley emerging as leading contenders. John Cappello and Mike Sacks are also on the ballot.
Incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli, who first took office in 2007, is being challenged by Raj Goyle and Drew Warshaw. Click here to read more about the three candidates vying for the nomination for New York State Comptroller.
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