Are you registered to vote? Do you want to change your party, your address, your name? Do you have other questions? Start here: The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Voter Registration Application now offers the opportunity to complete an application to register to vote or to update the information you have on file with...Continue Reading

Congratulations on Registering to Vote! As a citizen (age 18 or older) you have the right and responsibility to vote in elections. Educate yourself on the candidates and issues in each election. Once your registration has been processed by your county Board of Elections you will be mailed a card giving your polling place. If...Continue Reading

Find the facts about voting in your state at Vote411.org. Before an election, find your polling place and your complete ballot for elections with nonpartisan information about candidates and ballot measures. And your polling place. You will save time by using Smart Voter’s handy, consolidated and well organized online information. Also, archives are available to show results of...Continue Reading

Absentee ballots may be requested from your Board of Elections if you meet one of these criteria: Absence from county or New York City on election day Patient or inmate in a Veterans Affairs Medical Center Temporary illness or physical disability Permanent illness or physical disability Detention in jail/prison, awaiting trial, awaiting action by a...Continue Reading

Legal Guide to Student Voting: The Brennan Center at the NYU School of Law has an excellent website that provides the requirements for residency, registration, ID and absentee ballot for all 50 states. It is applicable to all voters, not just students. There is also a page specifically for New York voters.Continue Reading