Bayside's Voter Guide, 2021: What's On The Ballot

BAYSIDE, 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 Bayside.

Patch has rounded up everything voters in Bayside 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 Bayside

This year there are two contested neighborhood-level races for the City Council seats in Bayside and Bayside Hills.

In District 19, Democrat Tony Avella is facing GOP nominee Vickie Paladino and Conservative party candidate John-Alexander Sakelos in a district that covers College Point, Whitestone, Malba, Bayside, Douglaston, Little Neck, North Flushing, and Auburndale. Read more about the race here.

Nearby, in District 23, Democratic nominee Linda Lee is running against GOP choice James Reilly for the seat, which represents a large swath of northeast Queens including Bayside Hills and Douglaston. Read more about the race here.

Borough-wide and citywide races

Bayside 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.