Early voting begins today across the Hudson Valley for primary elections.
This year’s elections will look different than they did in 2020 as laws
over absentee ballots are being reverted back to pre-pandemic regulations.
Even residents who received absentee ballots in 2020 are not guaranteed to
get one again this year.
It’s best for voters to request one if they are unable
to vote in person.
This year’s primaries feature longtime County Clerk Timothy Idoni being
challenged by Yonkers Councilwoman Shanae Williams.
There is a three-way Democratic race for the Mount Vernon comptroller, as
well as two Democratic challengers for Yonkers City Council President Mike
Khader.
Officials say they are expecting a much lower turnout due to voter fatigue
and a typical drop off in off-year elections.