What Queens voters need to know ahead of the June primary election

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Election Day is right around the corner, with polls opening for early voting on June 17 ahead of the June 27 primary.

There are some contentious democratic primary races to look out for in Queens.

Paul D. Graziano, Christopher S. Bae and Tony Avella are facing off for City Council District 19 and, in western Queens, Hallie Kim and Julie Won will be fighting for the District 26 seat.

Meanwhile, Steve Behar, Rubaiya Rahman and incumbent Linda Lee will battle it out for the District 23 seat.

But perhaps the biggest race to watch out for is for Queens district attorney, where incumbent Melinda Katz is looking to fend off challengers George Grasso and Devian Daniels.

Election Day is scheduled for June 27, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Find information on everything you need to know for the primary below:

Early voting

The early voting period starts June 17 and ends June 25.

Voters must vote at their assigned Early Voting Site. Visit the Poll Site locator to find your early voting or Election Day poll site.

Saturday, June 17: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 18: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, June 19: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, June 20: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 21: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 22: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, June 23: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, June 24: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, June 25: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to vote by absentee?

To qualify for an absentee ballot, you must be:

  1. Absent from your county or absent from the five boroughs on Election Day.
  2. Unable to show up at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability.
  3. Unable to appear because you are the primary caregiver of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled.
  4. A resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital.
  5. In jail or prison for any reason other than a felony conviction. This includes anyone who is awaiting grand jury action, awaiting trial, or serving a sentence for a misdemeanor.

Apply for an absentee ballot by visiting vote.nyc/absentee.