Madison Square Garden Will Serve As Polling Site For Over 60,000 Eligible Voters
On Election Day (11/3) polls will be open from 06:00am-09:00pm.
By: Stephi Wild Aug. 29, 2020
The Board of Elections in the City of New York announced today that it has partnered with Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG) to make Madison Square Garden an Early Voting and Election Day poll site for the 2020 Presidential General Election.. Madison Square Garden will serve over 60,000 eligible voters, making it the largest polling site in New York City.
"Madison Square Garden holds a special place in the hearts of New Yorkers, and we are proud to be working with them in ensuring voters can cast their ballots in a safe, spacious and familiar environment," says Executive Director Michael J. Ryan. "In an election where enthusiasm is at a fever pitch, we recognize the significance of having a venue like MSG on our side to make the process not only more convenient, but really give voters the sense they are part of something exciting and historic." "As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make mass gatherings difficult, we are excited to partner with New York City's Board of Elections and support our community by providing a large-scale venue in the heart of New York City that can accommodate social distancing and serve as a safe place for residents to exercise their right to vote," said Rich Constable, Madison Square Garden EVP of Government Affairs and Social Responsibility.Videos