Election 2024

(WNY News Now) – In a unified front, New York Attorney General Letitia James and 49 other attorneys general from across the political spectrum have called for a peaceful election and committed to safeguarding democracy and public safety.NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general issued a statement calling for a peaceful election and transfer of power and condemning any potential political violence:“Regardless of the 2024 election outcome, we condemn any and all acts of violence related to its results. A peaceful transfer of power is the highest testament to the rule of law, a tradition that stands at the heart of our nation’s stability. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protect our communities and uphold the democra...

(WNY News Now) – With Election Day approaching, New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced a dedicated hotline to support voters, safeguarding the democratic process for every New Yorker.NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today reminded New Yorkers that the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Election Protection Hotline is available for the November 5, 2024 general election. Hotline staffers can help voters troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues they may encounter when they go to cast their ballot. Last week, Attorney General James issued guidance for voters ahead of the election, and a guide addressing frequently asked questions is also available to assist voters.“All New Yorkers have the right to feel safe when casting their votes,” said Attorney General...

(WNY News Now) – New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a warning to voters against relying on AI chatbots for election information, urging them to seek guidance from official sources to avoid misinformation.NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert over the weekend reminding voters that they should not rely on answers provided by artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for accurate information about where, when, or how to vote. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) tested multiple AI-powered chatbots by posing sample questions about voting and found that they frequently provided inaccurate information in response. New Yorkers who rely on chatbots, rather than official government sources, to answer their questions about voting, risk being misin...

(WNY News Now) – Early voting in Niagara County for the 2024 election is heavily outpacing the early voting levels seen in the 2020 election.Niagara County, N.Y. – In response to intense public interest in early voting totals, the Niagara County Board of Elections is releasing daily updates on early voting in the county for the 2024 election. On day 4 of the 9 days of early voting, the number of votes cast is almost 85% higher than the number of votes cast within the first 4 days of early voting in 2020.As of Tuesday, October 29th, a total of 16,783 early votes have been cast in Niagara County. Over the same time in 2020, only 9,086 early votes had been cast. A chart of the voting trends can be viewed below:With 4 days of early voting finished, 2024 early voting has reached over 80% of the...