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New York’s Primary Elections Are Tomorrow! Here’s What You Need To Know

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Tuesday, September 13 is New York’s Primary Elections. Polls will be open from 6am – 9pm.

Our coverage area has variation depending on where you live. To get detailed information based on your exact address, visit Voter’s Edge New York and enter your address.

Here are the races taking place in our the area. The Republican candidates in two separate races are running uncontested.

State Senate District 25 (Much of the Gowanus neighborhood will vote here)

Democratic Party Democratic primary candidates:
Michael Cox, Independence Party
Velmanette Montgomery, Working Families (incumbent)

Republican Party Republican primary candidates:
Mamie Rose

State Assembly District 44 (Much of Park Slope, South Slope, and Windsor Terrace will vote here)

Democratic Party Democratic primary candidates:
Robert C. Carroll, Working Families
R. M. Curry-Smithson
Troy Odendhal

Republican Party Republican primary candidates:
Glenn Nocera, Conservative

Judge, Kings County — Democratic Party, 3rd Municipal Court District

Edward Irizarry
Susan Quirk

Judge, Kings County — Democratic Party, 5th Municipal Court District

Morton M. Avigdor
Jill Epstein
Rachel E. Freier

Civil Court Judge, Kings County — Democratic Party

Odessa Kennedy
Consuelo M. Melendez

Here’s some other important information that will help you cast your vote:

  • Find out where your polling site is with this locator.
  • There are a number of other races in Brooklyn for judge’s seats. Enter your address here to see a sample ballot. The New York Campaign Finance Board also has a voter guide.
  • Know your rights! You are not required to show photo identification in order to vote. Learn more about your rights as a voter here.

If you have any questions, visit the Board of Elections FAQ page, or contact them directly at 1-866-868-3692.