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Voter Information
Voting TimesPrimary Election: Polls are open from 12 Noon - 9 PM Voter RegistrationTo Register To Vote You Must:
You can obtain a mail registration form by calling 1-800-FOR-VOTE or your County Board of Election. Forms are also available at most government agencies and post offices. Complete the form and mail it to your County Board of Elections. You may also register in person at your County Board of Elections. You need to re-register if:
Voting in Primary ElectionsYou must be enrolled in one of the 5 recognized parties (i.e., Democratic, Republican, Conservative, Green, Working Families, Independence, Women's Equality or Reform) and there must be a primary in the party in which you are enrolled. Indicating your choice of party enrollmentUse the same form as you do to register to vote. In Section 1, indicate that you are filing either a new registration or a change of enrollment, then complete the rest of the form and choose your enrollment in Section 10. *Note: If you are already registered and are filing a change of enrollment, the change will not take effect until after the next November General Election. Where do I vote?Each year, 65 to 75 days before the General Election, you should receive a postcard from the Board of Elections verifying your current address. This card also indicates the location of your polling place and whether or not this place is accessible to the handicapped. If you have any questions about the information provided, call your County Board of Elections. How can I obtain an absentee ballot?If you will be absent from your county on election day because of your occupation, business, vacation or studies, you can request an absentee ballot application and vote by absentee ballot in any primary, special or general election. The application may be obtained from any Board of Elections. If you are calling or applying by mail, you must do so at least seven days before the election. If you are applying in person, you may do so up to and including the day before the election. You may also vote by absentee ballot if you are ill or have a physical disability. Persons who are permanently ill or disabled may receive absentee ballots for all future elections by filing only one application indicating your illness or disability. You will then be sent an absentee ballot for every primary, special or general election for which you qualify as a voter. |