Polls have opened across Rochester and the region as voters head to the polls for Election Day 2025. We’re tracking real-time results, key turnout indicators, and any breaking developments. Stay with us throughout the day and night for the latest updates.
Mid-day voter turnout in Monroe County
As of 2 p.m., 84,403 registered voters – 16.9% of Monroe County’s registered voters – have cast their ballots on Tuesday, Election Day, according to the Monroe County Board of Elections. The busiest town of the day remains Greece, where 11,280 people cast their ballots as of 2 p.m. The second-busiest town remains Perinton, where 9,219 voters cast their ballots.
More than 11,500 people have voted on Tuesday in the City of Rochester as of 2 p.m., according to the Board of Elections. The polls will remain open
Election Day voter turnout as of 10 a.m.
According to the Monroe County Board of Elections, 52,310 registered voters have cast their ballots in the first four hours of the 2025 general election. The figure is 10.5% of the county’s registered voters.
Elections officials issued the day’s first update as of 10 a.m. The polls will remain open until 9 p.m.
The busiest town so far on Election Day is Greece, where more than 7,100 registered voters cast their ballots. The town with the second most voters thus far was Perinton, where 6,600 people voted as of 10 a.m. The City of Rochester has 6,931 votes recorded in the same timeframe, according to the Board of Elections.
Early voting turnout in Rochester region
In Monroe County, 31,174 registered voters participated in the nine-day early voting period, which ended Sunday, according to the Monroe County Board of Elections. Monroe County has just over 529,000 registered voters total.
Nearly 4,100 Ontario County voters took advantage of early voting this election season, according to the Board of Elections. The figure was about two-thirds higher than it was in 2023, the most recent local election year, according to Board of Elections officials. Turnout is typically higher during a presidential election year, such as 2024. Ontario County has approximately 83,700 registered voters, according to the state Board of Elections.
Voting underway in New York
Registered voters are casting their ballots Tuesday morning across the Rochester region. Polls opened for the day at 6 a.m.
Here are voters heading to cast their ballots at the polling site at Penfield Town Hall on Atlantic Avenue around 8:30 a.m.
Voters walk into Penfield Town Hall to cast their ballots on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025.
Voters walk into the auditorium at Penfield Town Hall to cast their ballots on Election Day, Nov. 4, 2025.
When do polls close on Election Day in New York?
Polls close at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
How to find your poll site in New York?
The New York State Board of Elections has a tool to locate your polling place on its website. You will need to enter your name, five-digit zip code, date of birth and county of residence. The tool will show you where you must go to vote on Election Day. It also lists early voting sites within your county, but note that the early voting period ended on Sunday.
Can you vote in another NY polling place?
Not on Election Day. Voters must go to their designated polling site to cast an in-person ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 4. During early voting, registered voters could cast a ballot at any designated early voting site within their home county. The early voting period ended on Sunday, Nov. 2.
What do you need to vote in New York?
You do not need identification or a card from the Board of Elections in order to vote on Election Day. Bring your driver’s license with you, however, in case election inspectors need to verify your identification if your signature is not on file or to verify a name change.
Can I vote by mail or by absentee ballot?
The deadline to apply online for an early mail or absentee ballot was Oct. 25. However, registered voters can also request an absentee ballot in person at their county Board of Elections by the end of the business day on Monday, Nov. 3. For more information on requesting a ballot go to https://elections.ny.gov/request-ballot.
Can you drop off absentee ballots at a NY polling place?
Yes. You can bring your completed and sealed absentee ballot to a poll site in your county by 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Completed absentee ballots may also be dropped off at your County Board of Elections Office by 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
When are absentee ballots due in NY?
Tuesday, Nov. 4. Mailed ballots must receive a postmark that’s no later than Nov. 4. and the ballot must be received by Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Can I register to vote on Election Day in NY?
No. New York does not offer same-day voter registration on Election Day.
For more information on voting in the 2025 NY General Election, visit https://elections.ny.gov/.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Election Day 2025 tracker: Live coverage and latest results
