Vote in person on Election Day
Students who are registered to vote on campus will vote in the University Union for general elections. Students who register with their local off-campus address will vote at a polling site near their residence.
Polls in New York are open 6 a.m.– 9 p.m.
Vote in person during Early Voting
New York voters have the option to vote early. Check with New York Board of Elections websitefor early voting hours and locations for upcoming elections. If voting early, you may vote at any polling site within your county in New York (excluding New York City).
Vote Absentee or by Mail
If you are unable to vote in person, plan ahead to request a ballot!
Voting FAQs
I haven’t updated my address on my voter registration. Can I still vote?
If you are registered to vote in New York and moved within the state without updating your voter registration address, you can likely still vote! Go to the polling place for your current address and let the poll worker know that you are a currently registered New York voter and need to request an affidavit ballot. Complete the ballot carefully using your current local address. Broome County voters can use this website to find their polling place.
You can update your address online or by submitting a new voter registration to your local board of elections before the voter registration deadline.
Do I need an ID to vote?
New York voters do not typically need to show ID to vote. However, if the board of elections is unable to verify your identity based on the information you provided on your voter registration form, you may be asked to show ID the first time you vote.
Can I vote on campus?
The Election Day polling location for students living on campus is located in the University Union. If you live off-campus, you can vote on Election Day at your polling location or during early voting at any Broome County polling location.
Important voting dates and deadlines
All Day
Find early voting times and locations on your board of elections webpage: https://www.elections.ny.gov/CountyBoards.html
All Day
June 14 is the last day to register to vote or request an absentee/early vote by mail ballot in NY. Your registration or ballot request must be received by the board of elections where you are registered to vote by June 14.
Students may also also register to vote or submit an absentee ballot/early mail ballot request online or at their board of elections office. Or, you can go to an early voting site to register and vote on June 14.
All Day
Polls are open 6a.m.-9p.m.
Voting by mail? Your NY ballot must be postmarked or dropped off at your board of elections or a polling place in your county by June 24.
See full details on dates and deadlines on the Vote and Advocate homepage.