AG James: Voters Standing in Line to Vote at Time Polls Close Must Be Allowed to Vote

AG James: Voters Standing in Line to Vote at
Time Polls Close Must Be Allowed to Vote

NEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James issued a statement regarding the right of voters to cast ballots if they are standing in line at the time polls close:

“Any voter standing in line to vote at the time that polls close must be allowed to vote. If you are in line to vote, stay in line. There is no ambiguity about it, and if anyone is told otherwise, we strongly implore them to report it to my office at: ag.ny.gov/election-hotline.”