Voting season in Western New York is in full swing and the one thing that many people who pay attention to politics havebeen hopping for has been happening over the last few days. That is thousands of people in the 716 have turned out to vote early for President of the United States, along with Congress, and countless other offices that are due to be elected this year.

Like other states, New York offers citizens the opportunity to cast their vote early. Election day always falls on the Tuesday, after the first Monday in November, which makes this years election day November 5th. In the Empire State, registered voters can cast their vote up to 10 days sooner with early voting.

Thousands of Buffalonians Vote In First 3 Days

With such a charged election this year, officials and citizens both have been hoping people would be motived to vote, and based on the turnout that we've seen over the first three days of voting (Saturday 10/26, Sunday 10/27, and Monday 10/28).

In those 3 days, more than 50,000 people have cast their vote. In comparison, in the first year early voting was allowed in New York, approximately 10,000 people voted over the entire 10 day early vote period.

Early Voting Continues Until November 3, 2024

This year's Early Voting Period continues until Sunday, November 3rd at 5 p.m.

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All over the state, there are hundreds of different locations where people can ask their vote early. In Erie County, New York, there are nearly 40 different locations where you can cast your vote and vote at any place you choose. There are 11 separate locations in Buffalo, with the remaining 27 locations spread throughout the suburbs around Buffalo.

In Niagara County, New York, there are five different locations where you can vote, and Niagara County residents can vote at either place.

The NYS Elections website has a complete list of every early voting location in New York State.

Early Voting Locations in Buffalo for 2024 Elections

There are 11 locations in the City of Buffalo where early votes can be cast for the New York State 2024 Elections

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