Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Election Protection Hotline — (866) 390-2992 — will be live on Election Day, Nov. 5 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Staffed by the Office of the Attorney General its job is to ensure that every voter can exercise his or her right without interference or intimidation. From helping voters resolve issues at polling locations to addressing questions about mail-in ballots and early voting, the hotline offers direct support to address any voting challenges.
“The right to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy, and every New Yorker should feel safe and empowered to cast their ballot,” Attorney General Letitia James said in a news release. “Our hotline is here to guarantee that your voice is heard.”
The need for the hotline arises from past election experiences where hundreds, sometimes thousands, of complaints were reported statewide, ranging from accessibility issues to reports of voter intimidation.
In recent years, the attorney general’s office has addressed issues such as unlawful voter registration purges and inequitable access to early voting, helping voters navigate these challenges and protecting their rights under state and federal laws.
The hotline enables voters to report incidents of intimidation, misdirection, or obstruction, which can affect not only voter turnout but also the integrity of the election itself.
All registered voters in New York have the right to accessible, fair, and intimidation-free elections, and the attorney general’s Voting Rights Section, led by Section Chief Lindsay McKenzie, is committed to protecting these rights, state officials said.
For additional information, including the attorney general’s guide for voters, please consult the website at ElectionHotline.ag.y.gov.
