Monroe County Polls to Open Nine Days Early For Upcoming Election

Written by Jasmine

This year, in an effort to increase voter turnout, registered voters will now be able to cast their ballots nine days earlier than normal.

The legislation was approved by Governor Cuomo earlier this year. From Saturday, October 26th until Sunday, November 3rd, the Monroe County Board of Elections will open seven polling locations, an effort they believe will make voting easier and more accessible for all. During this early voting period, voters will even be able to vote outside of their registered districts. However, if they cast their ballot on November 5th, they will have to do so in their registered district. 

The Monroe County Board of Elections plans to adopt the same early voting practice for the 2020 Presedential election.

The polling locations for the early voting period are as follows:

• Greece Town Hall- 3 Vince Tofany Blvd, Rochester, NY 14612
• Ogden Town Hall- 269 Ogden Center Road, Spencerport, NY 14559
• MCC Downtown Campus- 321 State Street, Rochester, NY 14608
• Penfield Town Hall- 3100 Atlantic Avenue, Penfield, NY 14526
• Marketplace Mall- 1 Miracle Mile Drive, Rochester, NY 14623
• SUNY Empire State College- 680 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
• Ridge Culver Plaza (Formerly Fallas’s Department Store)- 2255 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14622

The hours of operation for the early voting period are as follows:

• Saturday October 26th- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM 
• Sunday October 27th- 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Monday, October 28th- 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Tuesday October 29th- Noon to 8:00 PM
• Wednesday October 30th- Noon to 8:00 PM
• Thursday October 31st- 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Friday November 1st- 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Saturday November 2nd- 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Sunday November 3rd- 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM