As of the completion of Day 4 of early voting for the 2024 General Election, the NYC Board of Elections has reported a robust turnout across the five boroughs, with a total of 495,478 voters checked in. In Manhattan, there were 136,206 check-ins; the Bronx saw 50,830; Brooklyn led with 150,805 check-ins; Queens reported 112,350; and Staten Island had 45,287. Brooklyn emerged as the borough with the highest voter participation, followed closely by Manhattan and Queens.
🚨2024 General Election- Early Voting Day 4 Complete!
Manhattan: 136,206
Bronx: 50,830
Brooklyn: 150,805
Queens: 112,350
Staten Island: 45,287
Total # of Early Voting Check-Ins: 495,478 *
*Unofficial & cumulative as of close of polls— NYC Board of Elections (@BOENYC) October 30, 2024
The early voting period has been crucial in encouraging community engagement ahead of Election Day. These numbers are unofficial and cumulative as of the close of polls on Day 4. Voters are reminded to take advantage of the remaining early voting days and can find their nearest locations and polling hours on the NYC Board of Elections website.
Early voting is currently underway in New York City, providing registered voters the opportunity to cast their ballots in person ahead of Election Day. This year, early voting runs from October 26 to November 3, 2024, allowing voters to avoid lines and potential delays on Election Day, scheduled for November 5.
Many Nepali Americans are voting early, while some plan to cast their ballots on Election Day. Queens resident Nepali American Man Mohan Singh Ghimire voted early with his wife, Nirmala Baskota. He expressed: “We voted early. This is the charm of democracy!”
Nepali American Suresh Shahi, who also voted early, stated, “I chose to vote early because I have a busy schedule on Election Day. It’s important for us to make our voices heard.”
Despite the convenience of early voting, many Nepali Americans in NYC still face obstacles when casting their ballots, including language barriers and confusion about polling locations. The NYC Civic Engagement Commission provides language assistance in various languages, but Nepali is notably absent, creating further confusion for voters in areas with high Nepali populations.
Kishor Panthi
View More PostsKishor Panthi is the founder and editor-in-chief of Khasokhas and NepYork. He is the author of three books, “Kampan,” "UNTRANSLATABLE" and “Zero Mile.” He writes about social issues, immigration, and politics.
