Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register to vote?

You may register at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year. Alternatively, you can download a .pdf version of the Voter Registration Form from our website, and mail it to your county board of elections.

How do I change my name and address?

Complete the Voter Registration Form with the new information, and mail it to your county board of elections. If you are moving to a new county you will have to re-register to vote. Send your voter registration form with the new information to your new county board of elections. You can obtain a Voter Registration Form from your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year. Alternatively, you can download a .pdf version of the Voter Registration Form from our website.

How do I change my enrollment?

If you wish to change your enrollment from one party to another or from not-enrolled to a party, send a Voter Registration Form with your new choice to your county board of elections. The board will notify you when the change takes place, by Law, after the next general election.

Where do I go to vote?

To obtain your polling location, contact your county board of elections.

When is the next election?

The Presidential Primary Election is February 5, 2008 and the Primary Election is September 9, 2008(unofficial). The next General Election is November 4, 2008. For more information regarding filing or registration dates or deadlines refer to the Political Calendar. (2008 Political Calendar will be available in the spring of 2008)

What hours are polling places open?

Primary Elections
In New York City and the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam and Erie, POLLS OPEN AT 6 AM - CLOSE AT 9 PM. In all other counties, POLLS OPEN AT 12 NOON and CLOSE AT 9 PM.

General Election
POLLS OPEN AT 6 AM - CLOSE AT 9 PM

When are Campaign Finance filings due?

For Campaign Finance filing deadlines, consult the Campaign Finance Filing Schedule.

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