"Early mail ballot is a way to vote by mail during the early voting period without having to go to the polls. Any registered voter may apply for an early mail ballot without providing an excuse.
No reason is required to vote by early mail ballot.
Want help? You can have someone else deliver your application to your board of elections and bring your ballot to you. Be sure to write the name of that person in Box 6 on the form.
No matter which option you choose, observe the deadlines carefully.
Request a disability-accessible absentee ballot through the New York State Board of Elections. This also comes with a postage-paid return envelope. You can sign the oath/security envelope on the raised marker (you can sign anywhere else on the envelope, if you have difficulty signing it on the marker).
In New York City: You will be assigned an early-voting poll site by the New York City Board of Elections. Find your poll site at the New York City Board of Elections.
Outside New York City: You can vote at any early-voting poll site in your county. Check your local board of elections or the New York State Board of Elections.
Voting hours vary by poll site, so carefully note the hours listed by your local board of elections.
If you have problems or questions, or believe your polling location is improperly closed, call your local board of elections or contact the Office of the New York State Attorney General at 1-866-390-2992." (Office of the New York State Attorney General, Voting key dates, resources, and hotline information, 5/13/2024)
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2024 Primary Early Voting Dates, Times, and Locations
2024 General Early Voting Dates, Times, and Locations
You may ask for assistance in the voting process.
Early voting allows you to vote in person before Election Day. Learn where to get more details about early voting in your state.
Sometimes circumstances make it hard or impossible for you to vote on Election Day. But most states let you vote in person during a designated early voting period.
Use this chart to see if your state allows early voting in person.
Check with your state or local election office for early voting dates and rules in your area. Depending on your state, you may need to check under "absentee voting" if you do not see information listed for early voting.
"Early voting begins 10 days before the election and continues through two days before the election (there is no in-person voting the day before Election Day). Many counties have multiple voting sites available. Each voting site has different hours, so check here to determine the best voting site for you.
In NYC, voters must go to the early voting poll site based on their address. Find the early voting poll site for NYC voters here.
Any registered voter in New York can apply for an early mail ballot without having to provide a reason. The application for an early mail ballot must be received at least 15 days prior to the election. If you wish to vote by mail before the election day, you may apply for an early mail ballot using any of the following methods:
You may return the ballot in any of the following ways:
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