Local residents will hit the polls Tuesday in the Nov. 5 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.
Meanwhile, voters will also choose their Nassau representatives and determine the makeup of the legislature, which has been controlled by the Republicans for years.
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Here's what you need to know for Tuesday:
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)
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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
Town District 4: Incumbent Anthony Santino faces Patrick Gillespie
Nassau County Legislator 3rd District: (Covers portions of West Hempstead) Incumbent Carrie Solages vs. Naomie Jean-Philippe.
Nassau County Legislator 6th District: (Lynbrook, Malverne, North Lynbrook, East Rockaway, south Rockville Centre and portions of N. Valley Stream and Oceanside) Incumbent Francis Becker is unchallenged.
Nassau County Legislator 7th District: (Bay Park and parts of East Rockaway) Incumbent Howard Kopel faces Lisa Daniels.
Also on the ballot is a referendum to build seven casinos in the state.
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