Early voting in New York tops 1.1 million and enters the home stretch

New York — Early voting in New York State has surpassed 1.1 million ballots, according to NBC News tracking updated on October 29, with less than a week to go before the general election on Tuesday, November 3.

State figures show 1,111,974 early votes counted, 8% of the state's 13.6 million registered voters, and 555,563 mail ballots requested. Among those who have already voted, 59% are registered Democrats, 21% Republicans and 20% affiliated with other parties.

Nationwide, the early count is approaching 40 million: 39,636,514 ballots between mail and in-person voting, a pace already ahead of the same stage of the 2022 elections. Across the country, 105,565,938 mail ballots have been requested or sent.

In New York City, early voting continues today, Friday, October 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and continues Saturday and Sunday at the same hours; Sunday, November 1, is the last day. On Election Day, Tuesday the 3rd, polls will open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The early voting site may differ from the Election Day site, so voters should check before heading out at vote.nyc.

The state's top race pits Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, seeking reelection, against Republican Bruce Blakeman, backed by President Donald Trump. Recent polls give Hochul the lead: Quinnipiac puts her at 55% versus 41% for Blakeman.

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Source: NBC News, via La Voz de Quequén and El País