Lower Hudson Valley voters will soon head to the polls and ballot boxes to cast their votes in numerous local elections. Are you ready to cast your vote?
Read on for key information about this year’s elections, including when polls open, what to know about early voting, and more.
Lower Hudson Valley voters: Here’s what you need to know
Learn how to check or update your voter registration, find out who is on your ballot and more.
Election info for Rockland, Westchester and Putnam
Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.
Early voting lasts from Oct. 25 through Nov. 2. Click here to see where you can vote early in person.
Absentee ballots are also available.
What’s on the ballot?
This year, voters will decide the following:
Can I vote by absentee ballot?
New York state allows residents who travel like college students and military servicemembers, or seniors who have medical conditions to vote by absentee ballot. NYS Board of Elections says that in order to request an absentee ballot, you must be:
What are the requirements for voting?
Voting registration can be found on the NYS Board of Elections website, at your county board of elections, or at your local Department of Motor Vehicles. In order to vote, you must:
Where can I find my polling place?
You can reach out to your county board of elections office, or visit their website to learn how to find your polling place.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Candidates, key dates in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, 2025 elections
Reporting by Staff Reports / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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