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People across the state are headed to the polls Tuesday to vote in the mid-term elections.
Turnout is generally around 50 percent for mid-terms, but officials are expecting nearly 65 to 70 percent this year.
Even elections volunteers say there's no reason not to exercise your 15th amendment right.
"If you don't vote, don't complain. It's something we all should do,” said Ned Hunt, and on-site chairperson.
There are a few things you should know before you head to your balloting station.
1. You don't need an ID to vote.
But if you didn't register in advance of the 2018 election, you're out of luck this time around.
2. You should know where to find your polling place.
Visit the state's election website and type in your name, date of birth, county and ZIP code. Your polling place address will pop up!
3. What if there are problems as I try to vote?
There's help. Attorney General Barbara Underwood just announced an election day hotline for New Yorkers. The number is 1-800-771-7755. You can also email if you have any voting issues.
So who do I vote for?
That's your call! But you can look up who is on your ballot before you go.
As you make your decision, check out our Decision 2018 Voting Guide. You can see all the key race breakdowns and see the various debates we've hosted on Spectrum News.
And with all the different races, it can be hard to keep track of who's on the ballot. So, let's take a look starting in Syracuse.
Syracuse Councilor-at-Large
Last year, Helen Hudson became Common Council president, leaving her seat as councilor-at-large vacant.
Council members appointed Democrat Michael Greene Jr. to the seat.
Now, he's being challenged by Republican Norm Snyder and Green party candidate Frank Cetera.
All three have run, unsuccessfully, for the position in the past.
Syracuse City Judge
There are also three looking to become city judge.
Ann Magnarelli beat Shadia Tadros in the Democratic primary, but Tadros remains on the ballot as part of the Working Families Party.
Republican Jason Seigler is looking to beat out both candidates.
Onondaga County Sheriff
Republican incumbent Sheriff Gene Conway is hoping to keep his seat.
Democrat Mike Montes is challenging him.
If Montes wins, he'll be the first Democrat in the position since the 1970s.
Clinton County Sheriff
Republican Matthew Bell is taking on Democrat David Favro, who's been sheriff for 16 years.
Franklin County Sheriff
Democrat and combat veteran Jordanna Mallach is hoping to unseat Republican incumbent Kevin Mulverhill, who has been sheriff since 2011.
Otsego County Sheriff
Bob Fernandez is taking on incumbent Sheriff Richard Devlin Jr.
Both faced off in the Republican primary, but Fernandez was later endorsed by the Democratic Party.
Oswego County Family Court Judge
Two candidates are gunning for family court judge: Democrat Thomas Benedetto and Republican Allison Nelson.
Oneida County Family Court Judge
Democrat Jessica Reynolds-Amuso is challenging Republican James Griffith, who has held the family court judge seat since 1999.
Oneida County Clerk
Democrat Sandra DePerno is seeking a fourth term, but not without a challenge from Republican David Gordan, a former county legislator.