Deadlines for the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, April 2, 2024
What is an Early Mail Ballot?
On September 20, 2023, Governor Hochul signed Chapter 481 of the Laws of 2023, establishing the New York Early Mail Voter Act. This newly enacted legislation, which takes effect on January 1, 2024, and applies to all elections moving forward, establishes an additional method of voting early by mail.
Saturday, March 23, 2024 (ten days before the election)
Last day for an application for a mailed absentee ballot or a mailed early mail ballot to be received by the Board of Elections.
Monday, April 1, 2024 (one day before the election)
Last day to apply in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections (25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601) for an absentee ballot.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Last day to postmark a completed absentee or early mail ballot (must be received by Tuesday April 9, 2024) or to submit an absentee ballot or early mail ballot in person to the Westchester County Board of Elections or any polling site throughout Westchester County by the close of the polls.
Qualifications to vote by Early Mail Ballot
Any registered voter may apply for an early mail ballot. Visit the NYS portal to get your ballot.
Qualifications to vote by Absentee Ballot
Visit the NYS portal to get your ballot.
- Absent from your county on Election Day.
- Unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability.
- Unable to appear because you are the primary care giver of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled.
- A resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital.
- Detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony.