Register to vote

College students have a choice to register at their home address or the address they live while at college. If you register in Broome County, you can vote in person at your local polling place. Students who register at home will need to return home to vote or plan ahead to vote absentee.

Should I register with a political party?

It's up to you! New York has closed primary elections, which means that you can only vote in the primary if you are registered with a party that is holding a primary election. You can change your party affiliation by submitting a new voter registration form, but keep in mind that N.Y. has an early deadline to change your party affiliation.

Voter registration forms

The pdf forms can be printed and turned in to the CCE in UU-137 or mailed directly to the appropriate board of elections office. We also have a secure dropbox outside our office where forms can be deposited. We will collect them regularly and submit all forms we receive to the Broome County Board of Elections.

*You need to update your registration any time you move by completing a new voter registration form. Students who are currently registered in Broome County and are moving within the county (for example, a student who registered on campus and has now moved off campus) may submit a change of address letter rather than a new registration form. 

Important voting dates and deadlines

Jun
12
Mon
All Day
Last day for board of elections to receiveĀ an application or letter of application by mail, online portal, email or fax for an absentee ballot.
All Day
Last day for BOE to receive change of address (only for current NY registered voters who moved within the state)
Jun
17
Sat
All Day
Last day for board of elections to receiveĀ voter registration or register in person at BOE.
Jun
26
Mon
All Day
Last day to apply in person for absentee ballot for New York's primary election.
Jun
27
Tue
6:00am - 9:00pm
Last day to postmark absentee ballot (must be received by the local BOE by July 4) and last day to deliver ballot in person to your county board of elections or any poll site in your county, by close of polls (Note: You cannot drop off an absentee ballot from another county at a polling place in Broome County)
Nov
7
Tue
All Day

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See full details on dates and deadlines on the Vote and Advocate homepage.