ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s the countdown before the 2024 General Election. Saturday is the deadline to register to vote and early voting begins in Monroe County on the same day.

The Election Day is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5. This year’s ballot will include the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump in addition to key local races. That includes races for Congress, Senate, and local judges.

Here’s what you need to know and some important deadlines:

Where are the early voting sites in Monroe County?

Early voting allows registered voters in Monroe County to cast their ballot ahead of Election Day. Voters can cast their ballot at one of over a dozen early voting sites, unlike on Election Day, when people can only vote at their designated poll.

Early voting runs from Saturday, Oct. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 3. It runs on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Tuesday and Thursday, it runs from noon to 8 p.m.

When you get to the early voting site, you’ll check in to vote using an electronic pad, receive your ballot printed with the candidates in your districts, and cast your ballot on an electronic voting machine. Here is the list of early voting sites:

• Bay Towne Plaza Shopping Center Suite 160 – 1900 Empire Blvd, Webster NY 14580
• David F. Gantt Recreation Center – 700 North St, Rochester, NY 14605
• Edgerton Recreation Center – 41 Backus St, Rochester, NY 14608
• Henrietta Public Library (in-person ASL Interpreter) – 625 Calkins Rd, Rochester, NY 14623
• Culver Ridge Plaza Unit #13 – 2255 East Ridge Road Irondequoit, NY 14622
• Greece Town Hall Atrium – 1 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester, NY 14612
• Monroe County Office Building – 39 W. Main St, Rochester, NY 14614
• North Greece Road Church of Christ – 1039 N. Greece Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
• Perinton Square Mall – 6720 Pittsford Palmyra Rd, Fairport, NY 14450
• Pittsford Town Court – 3750 Monroe Ave Suite 950, Pittsford, NY 14534
• Resurrection Lutheran Church – 3736 Saint Paul Blvd, Rochester, NY 14617
• St. Theodores Catholic Church – 168 Spencerport Rd, Rochester, NY 14606
• Staybridge Suites Rochester University – 1000 Genesee St, Rochester, NY 14611
• Empire State University (in-person ASL Interpreter) – 680 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
• Susan B Anthony House – 17 Madison St, Rochester, NY 14608
• Sweden/Clarkson Community Center – 4927 Lake Rd, Brockport, NY 14420
• Webster Justice Court Building – 1002 Ridge Rd, Webster, NY 14580

How can you register to vote?

In New York State, you can register to vote online by completing forms sent to your county’s board of elections. You’ll need your state driver’s license or non-driver ID, a social security number, and a ZIP code that’s on-record with the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.

To register, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, not be in prison for a felony conviction, and not claim the right to vote elsewhere. You must also be a resident of New York State and your county, city, or village for at least 30 days before the election.

You can register to vote, join a political party, or change your political party here. Monday, Oct. 21 is the deadline if you need to change your address. Applications must be received by your board of elections no later than Saturday, Oct. 26. You can also register to vote in-person at your local board of elections no later than Saturday, Oct. 26.

How can you check to see if you’re registered?

You can enter your name and other information into this online tool to see if you’re registered to vote in New York State. You can also find your designated polling site and track your absentee ballot if you have one.

If you vote on election day, you’ll have one designated polling site, unlike early voting where you’ll have multiple to choose from. Polling locations may change from year to year.

How can you apply for an early mail or absentee ballot?

In New York State, any registered voter can apply for an early mail ballot. You can request a ballot online here or at your local county board of elections.

You can apply for an absentee ballot if you’ll be absent from your county on election day, if you’re unable to go to a polling site because of illness or disability, or other reasons. You can see more details and apply online here.

Your application requesting an early mail or absentee ballot must be received by your county’s board of elections no later than ten days before the election. Once you’ve received your early mail or absentee ballot, here’s how to send it in:

• Put it in the mail ensuring that it receives a postmark no later than Nov. 5. It must be received by the County Board of Elections no later than Nov. 12.
• Bring it to your county’s board of elections no later than Nov. 5 by 9 p.m.
• Bring it to an early voting poll site in your county between Oct. 26 and Nov. 3.
• Bring it to a poll site in your county on Nov. 5 by 9 p.m.

Who’s on the ballot?

The 2024 election will decide who gets elected as the 47th president of the U.S. but there are many other key races locally and statewide. Here are some of those races:

Presidential race (all of the U.S.)

• Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz (Democrat)
• Former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance (Republican)

U.S. Senator (all of New York State)

• Senator Kristen Gillibrand (Democrat and Working Families)
• Michael Sapraicone (Republican and Conservative)
• Diane Sare (LaRouche)

Congress

24th Congressional District (all or parts of Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Genesee, Wyoming, Yates, and Orleans counties among others):

• Rep. Claudia Tenney (Republican and Conservative)
• David Wagenhauser (Democrat)

25th Congressional District (all of Monroe County and parts of Orleans County):

• Rep. Joe Morelle (Democrat and Working Families)
• Gregg Sadwick (Republican)

Monroe County races

Here are some of the races specific to Monroe County. You can see a complete list of races on the Monroe County Board of Elections website:

County Clerk:

• County Clerk Jamie Romeo (Democrat and Working Families)
• Peter Vazquez (Republican and Conservative)
• Ann Lewis (Monroe County Integrity)

State Supreme Court (pick two):

• Erin Skinner (Democrat and Working Families)
• John Bringewatt (Democrat and Working Families)
• Stacey Romeo (Republican and Conservative)
• Ed White (Republican and Conservative)
• Erin Sanger Skinner (Judicial Integrity)

Family Court Judge:

• Ella Marshall (Democrat and Working Families)

County Court Judge:

• Michael Ansaldi (Democrat and Working Families)
• Joseph DiNolfo (Republican and Conservative)