Astoria, LIC's Voter Guide, 2021: What's On The Ballot

ASTORIA-LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS — The Nov. 2 general election is rapidly approaching, but before you head to your polling place take a look at what will be on the ballot in Astoria and Long Island City.

Patch has rounded up everything you need to know ahead of voting, including details on local city council races, citywide elections, and five ballot measures.

To find your early or election-day poll site and view a sample ballot, use the Board of Elections website.

Local races in Astoria and Long Island City

This year there are two contested neighborhood-level races for the City Council seats in Astoria and Long Island City.

In District 22, Democrat Tiffany Cabán is facing GOP nominee Felicia Kalan and Green party candidate Edwin DeJesus in a district that covers Astoria and Rikers Island as well as parts of Jackson Heights, Woodside and East Elmhurst. Read more about the race here.

Next door in District 26, Democratic nominee Julie Won is running against Marvin Jeffcoat, the sole candidate who ran as a Republican in the district, which covers Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, Dutch Kills, and parts of Astoria. Read more about the race here.

Borough-wide and citywide races

Astoria and Long Island City voters will also have a Queens-wide race on their ballots: the election for Borough President.

In the BP race, incumbent Donovan Richards is running for re-election against GOP choice Thomas Zmich.

Meanwhile, the citywide races on the ballot will be for mayor, public advocate and comptroller.

Ballot propositions

In addition to local elections, New Yorkers will be asked to vote on five proposed amendments to the state constitution, governing redistricting, environmental rights, voting and civil court claims.

To learn more about each proposition, read this guide from THE CITY.

Early voting will continue through Sunday, Oct. 31, followed by election day on Nov. 2. To find your poll site, click here.