Voting Guide For Westchester County
We are officially in the final hours of Election season, and it has certainly been an eventful one. Voters throughout Westchester County have been doing their part to make sure their voices are heard this season. With massive waves of early voters turning out in Westchester, we’re sure all of our Westchester families are ready to hear the results of this year’s election. However, you still have time if you didn’t get a chance to cast your vote early this year. We’re sharing what’s on the ballot this year, locating your early voting locations, finding your ballot and polling place, and more.
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What’s on the Ballot
Head to citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com for the full list of this year’s candidates.
Other than the candidates, this year’s ballot also has several propositions for you to vote for. Follow the links below for information on all local propositions and the statewide proposition on your ballot this year.
2024 Statewide Ballot Proposal
Westchester County Proposition
Village of Dobbs Ferry Proposition
Village of Pelham Manor Proposition
City of Peekskill Field Library Proposition
Registering to Vote
New Yorkers must register to vote by specific deadlines to be eligible to vote in Village, Primary, Special, and General Elections. The registration deadlines for the November 5th General Election are as follows: for mail registration, applications must be received by October 26th, 2024, and for in-person registration, the application must be received by the same date.
Click here for New York’s Voter Registration Form.
New voters can also register to vote online at www.ny.gov. Families can also check information, such as changing their registration and requesting a voter registration card on the New York State Board of Elections site.
Early Voting Locations
This year, Westchester families and residents eagerly head to the polls to voice their support for their preferred candidates, with many voting early. Here’s a list of the convenient Westchester County Early voting centers where you can exercise your right to vote.
Locations
- Croton Municipal Building, 1 Van Wyck Street, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520
- Eastchester Public Library, 11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester, NY 10709
- Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607
- Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
- St. Gregory The Great Church, 215 Halstead Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528
- Mamaroneck Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
- Mt. Kisco Public Library, 100 E. Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
- Mt. Pleasant Community Center, 125 Lozza Drive, Valhalla, NY 10595
- Joseph G. Caputo Community Center, 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562
- Pound Ridge Town House, 179 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, NY 10576
- Rye Brook Firehouse, 940 King Street, Rye Brook, NY 10573
- Somers Town House, 335 Route 202, Somers, NY 10589
- Jefferson Village Annex, 3500 Hill Boulevard, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
- Yorktown Cultural Center, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
- Doles Center, 250 S. 6th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
- Mt. Vernon City Hall, 1 Roosevelt Square, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
- New Rochelle City Hall Annex – 90 Beaufort Place, 90 Beaufort Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801
- New Rochelle United Methodist Church, 1200 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10804
- Peekskill Lincoln Depot Museum, 10 S. Water Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
- Peekskill Neighborhood Center, 4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566
- Rye City- Resurrection- Early Childhood Education Center, 88 Milton Road, Rye, NY 10580
- Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601
- Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10710
- Nodine Hill Community Center, 140 Fillmore Street, Yonkers, NY 10701
- Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701
Process For Early Voting
The process for early voting is the same as voting on Election Day. At early voting centers, you will check-in, receive your ballot, and cast your vote. Instructions and assistance will be available if needed. If you vote early, you cannot vote on Election Day.
Finding your Ballot and Polling Place
In Westchester County, it’s easy to find your ballot and local polling place by heading to citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com. The only information you’ll need is your address, and you’re all set. Voters should also receive polling place locations by mail with the address of their location and hours of operation.
Here’s the complete list of polling places in Westchester County.
Absentee Ballots and Voting By Mail
Voting By Mail
Registered voters can apply for an early mail ballot. Voters can use the online application portals or visit the Westchester County Board of Elections in person. Additionally, you can download the New York State Early Mail Ballot Application Form.
To cast an early mail ballot, you must apply to the board of elections in Westchester at least ten days before the election. Once you receive the ballot, mark it according to your choices, seal it in the Security Ballot Envelope (which includes your signature), and then place it in the pre-paid Return Ballot Envelope provided and send it to the Westchester County Board of Elections.
Absentee Ballots
In New York, you can vote by absentee ballot if you are absent from your residence on Election Day, have an illness or disability, are a primary caregiver for someone who is ill or disabled, are a resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital, or are in jail for a reason other than a felony conviction.
Once you have been issued an absentee ballot, you cannot vote on a machine for that election. To apply for an absentee ballot, you can use the New York State Absentee Ballot Application Portal, send an email or fax request, visit the Board of Elections in person, or mail a paper application. The application must include your name, date of birth, registered address, address for sending the ballot, reason for the request, and signature.
Affidavit Ballots
An affidavit ballot is a type of paper ballot used when a voter’s name is not found at their designated polling place, which may occur if their voting status has become inactive. If a registered voter discovers their name is missing from the poll book at their voting location, they have the right to vote using an affidavit ballot. This ballot is different from the standard paper ballot submitted into the scanner and must be filled out completely, along with its accompanying envelope. All affidavit ballots that are filled out correctly and submitted will be counted as votes, so if you are facing this problem be sure to ask for your affidavit ballot.
Have a problem at the polls?
If you are experiencing any issues at the polls, you can contact the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Election Protection Hotline for assistance with your voting questions. You can reach the Election Hotline at (866) 390-2992, or you can use the Online Complaint Form.
What time do the Polls Open?
Polls will be open from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 5th.
Westchester families are looking to their candidates to continue shaping a safe and inclusive community for us all. The best way to do this is by getting out to vote and ensuring our voices are heard. The only way we can ensure our county meets the standards of living we all deserve is by voting, so make sure you use your voice this election season.
For more information on this year’s important election dates, check out the NYS 2024 Political Calendar.
