Election Day is rapidly approaching ― but there is still time to register to vote.
Monroe County residents have until Oct. 25 to register to vote in the Nov. 4 General Election, which will decide a number of county and municipal races. New York does not offer same-day voter registration on Election Day.
Who is eligible to vote in New York?
To qualify for voter registration in New York, you must:
How do I register to vote in New York?
New Yorkers can register to vote online or by mail using forms found at elections.ny.gov.
You can also register to vote in person at your local board of elections office, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or a New York State agency-based voter registration center. Locations are listed on the board of elections website.
You will need to provide a New York State driver’s license number, your social security number or another form of identification to register.
How do I check my voter registration in New York?
Not sure if you’re registered? You can check your voter registration and find your polling place online at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.
New York election dates and deadlines
— Kayla Canne covers community safety for the Democrat and Chronicle with a focus on police accountability, government surveillance and how people are impacted by violence. Follow her on Instagram at @bykaylacanne. Get in touch at kcanne@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Voter registration deadline nears in Monroe County
Reporting by Kayla Canne, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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