Politics & Government
Merrick Voter Guide 2024: What You Need To Know
Here's a complete guide to the upcoming election for Merrick residents.

MERRICK, NY — Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and Patch has what you need to know before heading to the polls.
This year, residents will choose a president, a United States senator, members of Congress, and state senators and assembly members.
Key Races for Merrick area voters:
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President and Vice President
Kamala J. Harris and Tim Walz (Democratic, Working Families)
Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance (Republican, Conservative)
United States Senator
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic, Working Families)
Michael D. Sapraicone (Republican, Conservative)
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Representative in Congress, 4th District
Laura A. Gillen (Democratic)
Anthony P. D'Esposito (Republican, Conservative)
State Senator, 5th District
Lisa Lin (Democratic)
Steven Rhoads (Republican, Conservative)
State Assembly 14th District
Ellen Lederer DeFrancesco (Democratic)
David McDonough (Republican)
Town of Hempstead, Councilmember District 5
Kevan Abrahams (Democratic)
Christopher Schneider (Republican, Conservative)
Polls on Election Day will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Early voting runs from Saturday, Oct. 26-Sunday, Nov. 3. Find your early voting spots, polling places and absentee ballot information here.
For questions regarding voter registration and other New York State Board of Elections issues, click here.
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