Early voting is underway in Rockland and around the state of New York in the second of two primaries this summer. Rockland Democrats and Republicans will decide who the candidates are for the new 17th Congressional District and State Senate candidates. Ramapo supervisor Michael Specht says early voting began on Saturday but so far turnout there in Ramapo has been light…
Rockland Assemblyman Mike Lawler, who is running for Congress this year, predicts turnout will be even lower than it was for the June primary…
There are five sites in Rockland where you can vote early, including town halls in Clarkstown, Orangetown, Ramapo and Haverstraw. You can also vote at the Rho building in Stony Point. Early voting hours are noon to 8pm on Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 5pm on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In-person Primary Election Day is August 23rd. For more information click here.
