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New York

A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Voting

How do I request an absentee ballot?
Ballots are available at the county board of elections, or online (in PDF format) here.

Where do I send the request?
Requests must be sent to the county board of elections, which can be found here.

What is the deadline for requesting an absentee ballot?
Application must be mailed no later than the 7th day before Election Day (October 28), or delivered by hand no later than the day before Election Day.

What is the voting procedure?
Apply for an absentee ballot by filling out an application form and returning it to the county board of elections. Once the ballot is mailed to you, fill it out completely and return it.

What are the deadlines for voting absentee?
Ballot must delivered to the county board of elections no later than when the polls close on Election Day, or postmarked no later than the day before Election Day and received no later than the 7th day after Election Day.

What are the election dates and deadlines for 2008?
General Election: November 4
Voter registration closes 25 days prior to Election Day.

How do I contact the Secretary of State / election officials?
Christopher L. Jacobs, Secretary of State
http://www.dos.state.ny.us
E-mail: info@dos.state.ny.us

New York State Board of Elections
40 Steuben Street
Albany, NY 12207-2108
http://www.elections.state.ny.us
E-mail: info@elections.state.ny.us
Tel: 518-474-6220
Voter Info: 1 800-367-8683

Are there requirements for first-time voters?
No.

Is permanent absentee status available?
Only for the permanently ill or disabled.

Additional information:
If you cannot pick up your ballot and will not be able to receive it through the mail, you have the right to designate someone to pick it up for you. Only that person designated on your application may pick up and deliver your ballot.

Additional Information is available here