Early voting starts this weekend: What to know about NY, NJ elections

The changing seasons and falling leaves can only mean one thing: it's election season. Weeks and weeks of political ads, mailers and house calls come to an end after November 3, when millions of people across the tri-state cast votes in races at the city, state and federal level. On this year's ballots, registered voters will vote in a number of races including governor and the U.S. House. In NYC, make sure to turn over your ballot for five ballot proposals. Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are With this in mind, registered voters should know that, while Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, early voting period runs from Saturday, Oct. 24, to Sunday, Nov. 1. Let's break it down by state. New York New York voters will cast ballots in race for governor, state comptroller and attorney general, as well as state Senate and Assembly. Here's a look at who will be on the ballot. For early voting hours, visit the Board of Elections site and find your county board of elections.

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