Levittown residents will hit the polls Tuesday, Nov. 5 to elect representatives in the general election.
Tom Suozzi, who served as county executive from 2002 to 2009 when he was defeated in an upset by now-County Executive Edward Mangano, has entered the fray to get his old job back.
In the Town of Hempstead Supervisor race, Democratic candidate Felix Procacci squares off against Kate Murray.
On Oct. 8, a "Meet the Candidates" night was held at the Levittown Property Owners Association meeting at the Levittown Library.
Here is some important information for Levittown residents on Election Day:
Who is Eligible to Vote?
To vote, in the general and primary elections, you must be a registered voter. To register, you must be a US citizen, be 18 years old by the date of the election in which you are voting, live at your current address for at least 30 days before the election, not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction, and not claim the right to vote elsewhere. (Source: Nassau County Board of Elections)
When Are Polls Open and Where Do I Vote?
The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Residents can find their polling locations at the board of elections website.
Results will be posted online as soon as they are available.
What Do You Need to Vote?
Nothing. Just appear at the polling place indicated on the card you get from the Board of Elections between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Election Day. You need not show any identification or your card from the Board of Elections in order to vote.
How Can I Get an Absentee Ballot?
If you are unable to be physically present in Nassau County on Election Day, you may apply for an absentee ballot. To find out if you are eligible for an absentee ballot and to download one, click here.
Who is on the Ballot?
Here are links to questionnaires with some of the candidates:
Town of Hempstead Supervisor: Kate Murray vs. Felix Procacci.
Town Clerk: Nasrin Ahmad vs. Jasmine Garcia-Vieux
Sixth Councilmanic District: Gary Hudes vs. Diane Madden
Nassau County Legislator 15th District: Dennis Dunne Sr. vs. Jonathan Clarke
Also on the ballot is a referendum to build seven casinos in the state.
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