Voter Information and Resources

Voter Information and Resources

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VOTER INFORMATION/RESOURCES 

New York State holds state primary elections in June. Remember that you must be registered to a party to vote in either the April or June primaries. To check your party status, use the New York State voter lookup tool. 

Want to brush up on your understanding of the US primary system? Read this explanation from another nonpartisan organization, Rock the Vote.

Voter Registration Information

 Wednesday, February 14, 2024 is the last day to change party enrollment to be effective for any of the primaries. Changes may be made using the NYS voter registration form or, if you have a NY.gov ID you may use the new NYS Board of Elections Online Voter Registration portal. Party enrollment changes received after February 14 will not take effect until after the primaries.

Check your voter registration status at the NYS Board of Elections Voter Lookup Service. For more information, view the NYS Board of Elections Voter Registration Process webpage.

 

ESSENTIAL ELECTION RESOURCES

- Need to check your registration? Know your voting districts? Find your Election Day polling place? Use the state Voter Look Up tool. 

 

- For up-to-date and accurate information on early voting polling sites, how to obtain an absentee ballot, and more, please visit the Westchester County Board of Elections at https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/ or call 914-995-5700.

- Live in New Castle and need a ride to the polls? The Town of New Castle Recreation and Parks Department offers transportation to the polls for registered voters in New Castle needing assitance. Please call 914-238-3909 for more information.

- Want to know more about the 2024 New York State political calendar? You can view a chart from the New York State Board of Elections with all the essential dates. 


Party Enrollment Deadlines

An application to change one's party enrollment for the primary election in any year must be received by the board of elections no later than February 14th of that year. Party changes received on or after February 15th, will be placed on hold until seven days after the June Primary.

Change of party enrollment and change of address is done by completing a NYS Voter Registration form and sending it to your County election bureau, or by refiling their voter registration on the DMV website at https://voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/.

 

Absentee and Early Mail Ballot Application Requests

You may apply for an early mail or absentee ballot in any of the following ways:

  • Electronically through the New York State Absentee Ballot Application Portal or the Early Mail Ballot Application Portal. 
  • By sending an email request to BOE-WestAbsentee [at] westchestergov.com
  • By sending a fax request to (914) 995-7753 or (914) 995-3190
  • By going in-person to the Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas St., White Plains, NY 10601
  • By mailing a paper application to the Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas St., White Plains, NY 10601

Fair Campaign Practices Committee

The purpose of the Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee is to help set an acceptable standard for political discussion by offering a forum for identifying unfair campaign practices and promoting a climate in which candidates conduct honest and fair campaigns.

The Committee accepts written complaints from candidates about alleged unfair campaign practices, holds hearings and issues findings.

Visit The Westchester FCPC for more information about the Committee.