Voting is one of the most important and basic ways
to be involved in the political process and make sure
your voice is heard! Here are some resources to help
you become an educated voter.
Where to vote
To find the location of your polling place, contact your county
board of elections.
When to vote
General Election - November 8
Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.
Voting on Election Day
Click here for answers
to frequently asked questions about voting in New York.
Qualifications to register to vote in New York
You must:
- Be
a U.S. citizen;
- Be
18 years old by December 31 of the year in which you file this form
(note: you must be 18 years old by the date of the general, primary
or other election in which you want to vote);
- Live
at your present address at least 30 days before an election;
- Not
be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction and;
- Not
claim the right to vote anywhere else.
How and where to register in New York
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