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| Today, Governor Cuomo signed a bill giving all New York voters the option to vote by mail this fall due to the risk of contracting the coronavirus.
You must request an absentee ballot to vote by mail. We recommend requesting your ballot and mailing it back as soon as possible. We expect the Board of Elections to have an online request form available soon. In the meantime, you can find print-at-home application forms here. At present, there are 3 ways to request an absentee ballot:
Vote by mail FAQs What reason should I select on my ballot request form? You can choose “Temporary illness or disability,” which includes the risk of contracting the coronavirus. Am I still eligible to vote in person if I request a ballot? Yes! You can still vote early in person (October 24th-November 1st) or on Election Day if you request a ballot. Your early voting site may be different from your normal poll site, so make sure to check before you go. The Board of Elections will announce early voting locations in the coming weeks. You can check your poll sites here: nyc.pollsitelocator.com. If I voted by mail during the June primaries, do I still need to request a ballot? Yes, unless you are already on the permanent absentee voter list due to a long-term disability or illness. When will absentee ballots be mailed? The Board of Elections will mail ballots to voters who request them on a rolling basis beginning on September 18, 2020. I’m worried about the mail. Can I drop off my ballot after I receive it? Yes! You can drop off your ballot at your early voting or Election Day poll site, or at your local Board of Elections office. I am currently living abroad. Can I vote by mail? Yes! You can find more information from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at www.fvap.gov. We encourage all New Yorkers to vote safely this fall. To learn more about your options, visit www.nyccfb.info/coronavirus. Make your voice heard, P.S. – Make sure to check your voter registration! (This is especially important if you have recently moved.) Visit: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov. |
