Election 2020: Commack Voter Guide

COMMACK, NY — Voters in Commack will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, for the 2020 general election.

In addition to the presidential and congressional races, there are several key races at the state and local level. Voting will be different this year thanks to rules approved to expand early and mail-in voting in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 24. You can check your voting status on the Secretary of State's website, where you can also find your polling place.

There are several ways residents can vote:

Vote-by-mail applications must be received by the Suffolk County clerk by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27.

The ballot itself must either be personally delivered to the board of elections no later than the close of polls on Election Day, or postmarked by a governmental postal service not later than the day of the election and received no later than the 7th day after the election.

Early Voting

Early voting starts on Oct. 24 and runs until Nov. 1.

There are 12 early voting locations in Suffolk County. Here's what's closest to Commack:

• Dix Hills Fire Department: 115 E Deer Park Road, Dix Hills
• Knights of Columbus: 96 2nd Ave., Brentwood
• Babylon Town Hall Annex: 281 Phelps Lane, North Babylon
• Nesconset Elementary School: 29 Gibbs Pond Road, Nesconset

Any voter can vote at any of the early voting locations. The times the locations are open vary by date.

• Oct. 24: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Oct. 26: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Oct. 27: Noon to 8 p.m.
• Oct. 28: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Oct. 29: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Oct. 30: Noon to 8 p.m.
• Oct. 31: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Nov. 1: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Voting on Election Day

Polls in New York are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day.

You can find your assigned polling place by visiting the New York State Board of Elections website. For questions about voting in Suffolk, contact the Suffolk County Board of Elections at 631-852-4500.

Key Races

The following are the key contested races that will be on the ballot for Commack voters.

President/Vice President

Donald Trump/Mike Pence (Republican) - Incumbent
Joe Biden/Kamala Harris (Democrat)

State Senate — District 2

Michael Siderakis (Democrat)
Mario Mattera (Republican)

State Senate — District 5

James Gaughran (Democrat) — Incumbent
Edmund Smyth (Republican)
Barbara Wagner (Green)

State Assembly — District 8

Michael Fitzpatrick (Republican) — Incumbent
Dylan Rice (Democrat)

State Assembly — District 12

Keith Brown (Republican)
Michael Marcantonio (Democrat)