Earlier this year, New York State authorized early voting. In Allegany County, it was launched October 26th and will continue until 2 p.m. Sunday. According to officials at the Allegany County Board of Elections, as of the end of business Wednesday, 146 residents have taken advantage of early voting. According to one county elections worker, that number "far exceeds expectations."
Here is the breakdown of voters since early voting was allowed in Allegany County:
Saturday: 26
Sunday: 15
Monday: 44
Tuesday: 32
Wednesday: 29
Several voters told elections workers they "love it." They noted they would be out of the area for the General Election and early voting was 'beneficial.'
Absentee ballots will be accepted as long as they are postmarked by November 4th. The final election results will not be certified until November 19th.
