Curious about how to express your political views without breaking voting laws in New York State? Learn the guidelines set by the NYS Board of Elections.
The state Board of Elections says more than 256,000 people cast their ballots before Election Day statewide between Oct. 26 and Nov. 3 under New York's new early voting law.
Tuesday was Election Day, with the race for the Presidency of the United State at the forefront. President Barack Obama was reelected for another term in office, defeating republican challenger Governor Mitt Romney.
In the race for 51st State Senate District, Republican incumbent Senator James Seward was re-elected overwhelmingly over Democrat challenger Howard Lieb.