This year has everything looking differently, elections includedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. With the election cycle around the corner, many are wondering how they can go to the ballot box without putting themselves and others at risk of COVID-19Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Fortunately, New York has made it simple to exercise your civic duty while remaining socially distancedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Who Is Up For Election?

Besides the Presidential election, Astoria has two candidates up for vote at the ballot:

• Michael Gianaris (D), running uncontested for NY State Senate, District 12Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

• Zohran Kwame Mamdani (D), running uncontested for NY State Assembly, District 36Give_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Where Can I Vote?

Currently confirmed locations for early voting in or near Astoria are:

•  Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, located at 21-12 30th RdGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

• Museum of the Moving Image, located at 36-01 35th AveGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

• First Baptist Church of East Elmhurst, located at 100-10 Astoria BlvdGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

To check your voting status and polling location, visit the findmypollsiteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.voteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.nyc websiteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Early voting will be available at select polling sites throughout the city during the following dates and timesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

• Saturday, October 24th: 10am-4pm

• Sunday, October 25th: 10am-4pm

• Monday, October 26th: 7am-3pm

• Tuesday, October 27th: 12pm-8pm

• Wednesday, October 28th: 12pm-8pm

• Thursday, October 29th: 10am-6pm

• Friday, October 30th: 7am-3pm

• Saturday, October 31st: 10am-4pm

• Sunday, November 1st: 10am-4pm

When Can I Vote?

Officially, Election Day 2020 is Tuesday, November 3rd with poll sites open similarly to previous electionsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Early voting will be held in New York City beginning October 24th through November 1stGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

What About Mail-In Voting?

Voters also have the option to request an absentee ballot from their local Board of Elections officeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Absentee ballots will be accepted from September 18th until October 27thGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In order to receive an absentee ballot, you must mail, email, fax or complete an application online via the voteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.nyc websiteGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.