Voter Registration

High voter participation is among the most important prerequisites for creating a representative government that is truly responsive to the needs and desires of the public.  Those who choose not to participate in the electoral process silence their political voices and, consequently, sacrifice their ability to influence the social and political evolution of their communities.  We encourage all those who are eligible to vote not only to register, but to participate in any election they feel strongly about.  Voter eligibility is contingent on a person satisfying each of the following criteria:

• Be a US citizen
• Be 18 years of age or older by the end of the year
  Note: You must be 18 years old by the date of the 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
• Not claim the right to vote elsewhere

Persons meeting these qualifications can register to vote with New York State Voter Registration Form.  Voters must be registered twenty-five days before an election in order to be eligible to vote in that election.

The Voter Registration Form can also be used to inform the Board of Elections of a change of your name and/or address, as well as to enroll in a political party or change your party enrollment.  Voters should be aware that changes of party enrollment only go into effect once a year; they must be filed twenty-five days prior to the General Election and will go into effect seven days after the General Election.

Further information regarding voter registration can be obtained from the New York State Board of Elections.  If you cannot remember whether you are registered to vote or enrolled in a party, you can check here.  Voters who are unsure of where they vote can use our polling place locator to find this information.