State voting rules for New York

New York voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.

Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.

How to Send

Registration: Email or Fax or Mail
(New York voters may return their voter registration or ballot request form by email or by fax to meet the deadline, but must also send in the original form by postal mail and it must be received by ballot return deadline)

Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail
(New York voters may return their voter registration or ballot request form by email or by fax to meet the deadline, but must also send in the original form by postal mail and it must be received by ballot return deadline)

Ballot Return: Mail

Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category

If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in New York state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).

"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal, state, and local elections. But this may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to New York state income tax.

If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President, US Senate, and US House of Representatives).
But you won't be eligible to vote in New York state and local elections (Governor, State Legislature, School Board, etc).

Election Deadlines for New York Voters Abroad

There are currently no federal or state-wide elections scheduled for New York.

Election Day	Registration	Ballot Request	Ballot Return

Find Your Election Office

Jurisdiction Click on the arrow and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)

Ballot Return Information for New York

* Downloadable Slides: "NY Voting Information" [ CLICK HERE ]

* Video: How to Fold the NY Ballot

Additional Resources

You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.

State Page For Military And Overseas Voters

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