NY prepares for primary elections

ELMIRA, NY (WENY) -- In America, voting is essential to make change in any community big or small. Residents of New York have the chance to choose their representatives for change on June 27th as primary season has already kicked off.
Election officials across the state are making sure everything is ready to go as people prepare to head to the polls for the New York state primary Tuesday. The goal of a primary election is to narrow down the potential candidates for each party down to one, allowing them to face off in the general election in November.
“The Primary is where the people of a party have a chance to select a candidate they want to represent them. The idea, particularly at the local level, is that the candidates and officeholders know their constituents, and know the issues,” said Jim Hare, Democratic election commissioner for Chemung County.
Some candidates run unopposed, so not every municipality hold a primary election tomorrow. Voters can check with their local board of elections to find out if their county or town has a primary election.
“They can always call if they're not sure. This year [in Steuben County], there are seven towns that have a primary. Not everybody has a primary, but in the general everybody gets to have a vote,” said Democratic Election Commissioner for Steuben County Colleen Hauryski.
If you're unsure if you're registered to vote, you can check on the New York state board of elections website to see your status. Polls are open from 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. for the primary elections in New York. You can find your local polling site on your county’s website.
For more information please visit the Schuyler County Board of Elections here.
For more information please visit the Chemung County Board of Elections here.
For more information please visit the Tioga County Board of Elections here.
For more information please visit the Tompkins County Board of Elections here.

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