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2020 Elections (as of June 15, 2020)
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HOW DO I VOTE BY ABSENTEE BALLOT? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FOR 2020 JUNE ELECTION (Updated 5/1/2020)
- English
- Preguntas frecuentes sobre la votación con balota para voto en ausencia en el estado de Nueva York (a partir del 24 de abril de 2020) (Spanish)
- 在紐約州透過缺席選票進行投票的常見問答 （截至 2020 年 4 月 24) (Traditional Chinese)
- 뉴욕주의 부재자 투표용지를 이용한 투표에 대한 FAQ (2020년 4월 24일자 기준) (Korean)
- নিউ ইয়র্ক স্টেটে (NYS) এ অিুপনিত ব্যক্তি ব্যালটের মাধ্যটম স্ট ােদাি সম্বটে প্রায়শ ক্তিজ্ঞানসত প্রশ্নমালা (24 এনপ্রল, 2020 এ) (Bengali)
VIDEO ON HOW TO VOTE VIA ABSENTEE IN NEW YORK STATE
ABSENTEE VOTING INFORMATION FOR ALL COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE
Click here to find the address, phone number, email address, hours of operation, and absentee ballot procedures for your county.
DATES, DEADLINES, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND MORE ON 2020 ELECTIONS
Early Voting Times and Locations by County Chart
Click on your county to find the days, times and locations for early voting in your county.
Updated 2020 Political Calendar (April 7, 2020)
2020 Updated Political Calendar
Congressional, State, and Local Primaries, June 23, 2020
EARLY VOTING JUNE 13 – 21
- May 29 is the last day to register in person or to postmark your voter registration form
- June 16 is the last day to postmark application for absentee ballot by mail
- June 22 is the last day to apply in person at board of elections for absentee ballot
- June 22 is the last day to postmark absentee ballot
- June 23 is the last day to deliver absentee ballot in person at board of elections
New Texting Program
VOTE411.org
Find the races and candidates on your specific ballot at www.vote411.org.
COVID-19 Voting and Government
- LWVNY CARES Act Election Assistance Funding Letter to Governor Cuomo (4/24/2020)
- LWVNY Letter to NY Congressional Delegation on Election Assistance Funding through CARES Act (4/17/2020)
- Let NY Vote Joint Letter on CARES Election Funds (4/13/2020)
- Take Action Toolkit to Advocate to Expand Absentee Voting in New York State (4/1/2020)
- Good Government Group Joint Letter On Postponement of April Primary (3/27/2020)
- Good Government Groups Urge Legislature to Adopt Transparency Measures During Social Distancing (3/25/2020)
- League Statement on Consolidating April and June Primary (3/25/2020)
- Voting Rights Groups Call on Governor and Legislature to Prepare for Voting Modifications During National Health Crisis (3/25/2020)
- For the most up to date information on voting during the state of emergency visit: https://www.elections.ny.gov/
League Communication
STATE NEWS FOR LOCAL LEAGUES
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION IDEAS FROM NYS PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
- Votes for Women is an interactive PDF informative suffrage panels traveling throughout state parks regions statewide. The interactive PDF includes summary highlights of female New York leaders with links to lesser known information for those with more familiar names. READ MORE…
- “March On!” (marchonny.com) – This children’s book focuses on sparking discussion of women’s suffrage with youths. READ MORE…
NATIONAL VIRTUAL CONVENTION
Monday June 22 – Wednesday June 24
- Convention Schedule
- Caucuses and Info Sessions
- All members are welcome to register for and attend caucuses
- Other Convention Materials
GOTV WHILE SOCIAL DISTANCING (6/1/2020)
Toolkit on ideas to get out the vote during this time of social distancing
VALIANT WOMEN OF THE VOTE (5/20/2020)
2020 COUNCIL
- Video of 2020 LWVNYS Council Meeting (6/17/2020)
- June 11, 7:00 pm, by Zoom
- Council Kit
REPORTS & NEWSLETTERS
- 2018-19 Education Foundation Annual Report
- State Board Updates – May 2020
Additional League SBUs can be found on the State Board Updates page of this website. - State Voter – May 2020