CVH GUIDE TO VOTING
Voting gives us the power to have a say in how the country is run.
When we vote, we help determine the future of our communities on important issues like the economy, housing, education, healthcare, immigration, infrastructure, and more.
We prepared a guide with everything you need to know about how to vote. Let’s make our voices heard!
Upcoming Elections & Deadlines
June 2023 Primary Election:
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Deadline to change your party enrollment: February 14*
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Deadline to change your address: June 12
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Deadline to request an absentee ballot (received by the Board of Elections): June 12
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Deadline to register (new registration, received by the Board of Elections): June 17
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Early voting: June 17 - June 25
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Last day to postmark or hand-deliver an absentee ballot: June 27
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Election Day: Tuesday, June 27
*You must be enrolled in a party to vote in a primary election.
November 2023 General Election:
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Deadline to change your address: October 23
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Deadline to request an absentee ballot (received by the Board of Elections): October 23
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Deadline to register (received by the Board of Elections): October 28
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Early voting: October 28 - November 5
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Last day to postmark or hand-deliver an absentee ballot: November 7
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Election Day: Tuesday, November 7
Register to vote!
There are many ways you can register to vote:
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Register to vote online. You will need: NYS driver license, permit, or non-driver ID card; ZIP Code currently on record with the DMV; and a social security number.
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Register in person at your County Board of Elections.
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Call the 1-800-FOR-VOTE hotline to request a voter application.
Apply for an absentee ballot
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Visit the NYS Board of Elections portal and apply online.
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Locate your local county board of elections to apply.