Absentee Voting

To Qualify to Vote by Absentee Ballot...

• Absent from your county or, if a resident of New York City absent from said city, on Election Day.

• Unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability; or 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.

Once you qualify, what status types of Absentee Voters are you?

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• Civilian Absentee - (traveling, temporary illness, student at school, etc.)

• Permanent Absentee - (limited mobility, age, or permanent health issues)

• Special Ballot Absentee - (election workers, religious objection, victim/witness protection)

• Military Absentee - (active service, guard, merchant marine, or spouce/dependent)

• UOCAVA Absentee - (U.S. Citizen residing/studying abroad temporarily)

• Federal Absentee - (U.S. Citizen residing outside the country indefinitely)

How to apply for an Absentee Ballot:

Determine your type of Absentee from above and click the associated button below to apply.

How to cast your Absentee Ballot:

Once the Board of Elections has processed your application and they will issue you an Absentee Ballot.

Check Your Absentee Status:

You can check on the status of your absentee ballot by clicking the link below: