Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election began Saturday in New York and New Jersey and runs through Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters in both states can cast ballots in person at designated early voting sites, which may be different from their regular Election Day polling places.
In New York City, early voting sites are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 24, 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 29. The 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule returns from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1. There is no early voting on Monday, Nov. 2, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day.
In New Jersey, early voting sites are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Saturday is also the deadline to register to vote in New York.
Key races on the ballot

New Yorkers are choosing a governor, with Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul facing Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. In the Hudson Valley, Republican Rep. Mike Lawler faces Democrat Cait Conley in the 17th Congressional District, a race rated a toss-up, while in New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is defending the 7th District against Democrat Rebecca Bennett.
Millions have already voted
Nationwide, about 6 million Americans had already cast ballots as of last week, according to an Associated Press tally of data from 39 states that combines in-person early votes and returned mail ballots. California, Florida, Virginia, Michigan and Pennsylvania led the count.