The next general election will be held on November 3, 2020. Please read the info below on the dates you need to apply for an absentee ballot. Each application ballot has this information on WHEN you need to apply: This application must either be personally delivered to your county board of elections not later than […]
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Absentee Ballot Application Forms
County Boards of Election in NY State
Click here for the full list of the New York State County Boards of Elections County’s are listed in alphabetical order and include the address, phone, fax, and email to contact for information.
Where do you vote?
If you are not sure where your polling site is located use the links below. Click for the online polling site locater for Putnam County residents Click for the online polling site locater for Westchester County residents Polling locations throughout New York State can be found at this link
Affidavit and Provisional Ballots
It is always your right to vote on a paper affidavit ballot. Affidavit ballots, also known as provisional ballots, are used when you believe yourself eligible to vote but cannot submit a regular ballot. For example, your name is not listed in the poll book, or your address has changed but your local board of […]
Where to call if your voter rights are being violated
• 866 OUR VOTE at www.866ourvote.org or 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) • 888-Ve-Y-Vota (888-839-8682) for Bilingual English and Spanish assistance • The Election Assistance Commission https://www.eac.gov/, 1-866-747-1471 • The Department of Justice Voting Section at www.justice.gov/crt/contacting-voting-section, 800-253-3931. • Your state Protection & Advocacy Agency – a list of state agencies can be found on the National Disability […]
Voter Rights and Accomodations
The disability community represents an important and potentially influential voting bloc. But we can only be effective if we participate and get out and vote! Candidates that support the equality and full inclusion of people with disabilities will benefit from the power of the disability vote. This year’s general election will be a busy one […]
Absentee Ballots
Who may apply for an absentee ballot? In the 2020 general election, to be held November 3, every registered voter in New York State is eligible to an absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important in this election that when using an absentee application and/or ballot to be sure to follow the […]
Are You Registered to Vote?
The last day to register to vote changes with every election but you can register throughout the year and be ready to vote in upcoming elections. Check your local board of elections for specific dates. It’s important that people with disabilities get out and vote, which will help decide who is representing us! If you […]