Voter Registration Basics

Voter Registration Basics

The League of Women Voters has long been recognized as the premiere source for nonpartisan election information.Need some assistance during election time? Whether you’re a first-time voter or just looking for some friendly reminders, the League has the information you need.

INFORMATION & DEADLINES ON VOTER REGISTRATION, ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND MORE…

• Absentee Ballot Application
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• Federal Voting Assistance Program
• First Vote, A Guide for New Voters in NYS
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• Voter Registration Form – English
• Polling Place Lookup
• NYS Board of Elections
• Military/Federal Voting Information

SPECIAL POPULATIONS & YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE IN NEW YORK STATE

• College Students
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• Individuals with Disabilities
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• Homeless Individuals
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• Individuals with Mental Health Disabilities
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• Individuals with Criminal Convictions and Those Detained in Jail or Prison
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NYS Board of Elections

• Link to NYS Board of Election site with instructions for using each of the new voting machines; click on the machine type and a listing of the counties using that type will be provided on the right side.
• Know Your Voting Machine.