14 OCTOBER 22, 2020 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
Everything that Queens voters need to
BY JACOB KAYE
JKAYE@SCHNEPSMEDIA.COM
@QNS
Earlier this year, Queens had to wait a little over
a month to hear the fi nal results of many of the
Democratic primary races held in June. As a
result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large portion of
voters chose to send their ballots via absentee, and the
count — taken on by the Board of Elections — was a big
one, delaying when races could be called.
With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, and
the COVID-19 pandemic still very much in full swing
across the country, Queens residents can likely expect
a similar process.
Regardless of the irregularities of voting this year,
there is no need to be discouraged. Voting and making
your voice heard is still important.
So in case you’ve forgotten, need a refresher, or just
want to double check, here is a breakdown everything
you need to know about the upcoming election.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Early voting begins this year on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Voters can head to their designated polling site to vote
early, or use the time to drop off their absentee ballots,
rather than send them in through the mail.
Queens has 18 early voting sites this year, a list of
which can be found on the city’s Board of Elections site.
If you’re unsure which voting site you are assigned to,
you can search your address.
The fi nal day to request an absentee ballot is Tuesday,
Oct. 27. Absentee ballots can be requested here.
Voters are also able to request an absentee ballot in
person at an early voting site or at the Board of Elections
Queens County offi ce (located at 118-35 Queens Blvd.,
Forest Hills, NY 11375), but must do so before Nov. 2.
A sample of the New York State Absentee Ballot Application
as seen on the city’s Board of Elections website.
If mailing in the absentee ballot, the envelope must
be postmarked by Nov. 3, the day of the election. Expecting
a large number of absentee ballots, the United
States Postal Service has encouraged those voting
absentee to send in their ballots as soon as possible
More information on absentee voting can be found
here.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, is the day of the election. If you’re
choosing to vote in person, head to the polls and make
your voice heard.
THE CANDIDATES
Here is a full list of every candidate running for offi ce
in Queens on Nov. 3.
Queens Borough President
Donovan Richards (Democrat)
Councilman Donovan Richards beat out four challengers
to win the Democratic primary for Queens
borough president in June. Richards has served in the
City Council since 2013.
Joann Ariola (Republican)
Running on the Republican, Conservative and Save
Our City party lines, Ariola is the chairwoman of the
Queens County Republican Party.
Fift h Congressional District
Gregory Meeks (Democrat)
Meeks serves as the chairman of the Queens Democratic
Party. He’s held his seat in southeast Queens since
1998. Meeks is running unopposed.
Sixth Congressional District
Grace Meng (Democrat)
The incumbent, Meng, is vying for her fi ft h term in
Congress. She is the fi rst and only legislator of Asian
descent to represent New York in the U.S. House of Representatives.
She won 90 percent of the vote in 2018.
Thomas Zmich (Republican)
Zmich, a supporter of President Donald Trump, is
Meng’s challenger.
Seventh Congressional District
An arts and play space for children
with disabilities and their families.
Lighthouse
Assembly of God
71-29 68th Place
(bet. Myrtle Ave. & Central Ave.)
Glendale, N.Y. 11385
1-718-456-1203
Rev. Deo Geer, Pastor
Sunday School for all ages 9:45 am
Morning Worship
(& Children Church) 11:00 am
Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm
Friday-Prayer, Bible Study
And Youth Meeting-7:30 pm
(Preaching ALL The Gospel
To ALL The Family)
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