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Voting 101

First time voter? Not sure where to start? Find out how, where and when to vote.

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Know Your Rights As A Voter

Learn how to exercise your voting rights such as access to disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls by visiting:

Know Your Rights: New York State Board of Elections

WhenWeAllVote.org

Plan Out Your Vote

Make Your Voting Plan Tool

NY Voter rules

To view the regulations and election rules set by the New York State Board of Elections, visit this page on their website.

Voting By Mail

Absentee and early mail voting laws vary by state. For information on voting by mail in New York State, visit the New York State Board of Elections website.

For nationwide absentee and early mail voting information, check out vote.org.

Find your polling place

To find your designated polling place on Election Day, check your registration status, or track your absentee ballot, please visit the New York State Board of Elections website

For nationwide polling place information, visit https://www.vote.org/polling-place-locator/.

Research your ballot

Researching your ballot ahead of time can speed up the voting process and help you become familiar with candidates before Election Day. Visit vote.org/ballot-information to preview your ballot.