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As New Yorkers prepare for the November 3 General Election, Attorney General Letitia James has announced the launch of the state's Election Protection Hotline to help voters navigate challenges and ensure their voices are heard at the ballot box.

At Open Buffalo, we believe that protecting voting rights is essential to building community power. Every eligible voter deserves the opportunity to participate in our democracy without barriers, intimidation, or discrimination.

The Office of the Attorney General's Election Protection Hotline will assist voters experiencing issues with voter registration, mail-in ballots, early voting, and in-person voting on Election Day.

Know Your Rights. Protect Your Vote.
New York's early voting period runs from October 24 through November 1, with Election Day taking place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Voters should remember:

All registered voters have the right to accessible elections.
Voters have the right to cast their ballots free from intimidation, harassment, or coercion.
Polling locations must remain open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Election Day.
Anyone in line before polls close at 9:00 PM must be allowed to vote.
Need Assistance? Help Is Available.
If you experience problems while voting, contact the New York Attorney General's Election Protection Hotline.

Election Protection Hotline: (866) 390-2992

Hotline Hours:

Early Voting (October 24–November 1): 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Election Day (November 3): 6:00 AM–9:00 PM
November 2 and November 4: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Voters can also submit concerns online at any time through the Attorney General's Election Protection Portal or review voting rights resources and frequently asked questions.

Building Community Power Through Civic Participation
Open Buffalo remains committed to voter education, civic engagement, and protecting access to the ballot throughout Buffalo and Western New York.

We recognize and thank Attorney General Letitia James for her continued leadership in defending voting rights and ensuring New Yorkers have access to the resources they need to participate in our democracy.

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Your rights matter.

Make a plan to vote, share these resources with your family and neighbors, and help ensure that every eligible voter can make their voice heard on November 3.

Together, we protect the vote. Together, we build community power.