So it’s that time of year again when we select our future elected officials at the ballot box. Black Westchester has compiled all the information you will need to do just that. There will be a General Election held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Early Voting period for the General Election is October 28, 2023, to November 5, 2023.
November 7, 2023 General Election Registration Deadlines:
- October 23, 2023, is the last day change of address must be received by the Board of Elections for the General Election.
- October 28, 2023, is the last day a voter registration application must be received by the Board of Elections to vote in the General Election.
November 7, 2023, General Election Absentee Voting Deadlines:
- October 23, 2023, is the last day for the Board of Elections to receive applications or letters of application by mail or online portal for the general ballot. Sec-8-400(2)(c).
- November 6, 2023, is the last day for an applicant or agent to apply in person at the Board of Elections for the General Election absentee ballot. Sec.8-400(2)(c)
- November 7, 2023, is the last day to postmark the General Election absentee ballot by mail. The ballot must be received by the Board of Elections no later than November 14, 2023. Sec.8-412(1)
- November 7, 2023, is the last day to deliver the General Election absentee ballot in person to the Board of Elections or at any poll site throughout the county, by the close of the polls on election day. Sec.8-412(1)
November 7, 2023 Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA Absentee Voters Deadlines:
- October 28, 2023, is the last day for Board of Elections to RECEIVE application for Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA absentee ballot for general if not previously registered. §10-106(5) & §11-202(1)(a)
- October 31, 2023, is the last for Board of Elections to RECEIVE application for Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA absentee ballot for general if already registered. §10-106(5) & §11-202(1)(a)
- November 6, 2023, is the last day to apply personally for Military ballot for general if previously registered. §10-106(5)
- November 7, 2023, is the last day to postmark Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA ballot for the general. The ballot must be received by board of elections no later than November 20, 2023. §10-114(1) & §11-212
You can find your polling place, register to vote and, learn about absentee ballots.
Not sure who is running in your districts here is the 2023 General Election Candidate List
For additional voting information, visit Vote411, an interactive Web site created and maintained by the League of Women Voters. The site supplies personalized ballots and polling locations simply by entering your home address.
Much of this information can be found on the Westchester County Board of Elections website.
Interested in becoming an Election Inspector?
Are you a New York State registered voter? If you are 17 years old, you may be eligible if your school district participates in a program under Education Law Section 3207-a.
Election inspector requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be registered to vote in the County of Westchester
- Hours are from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. or to the close of the polls
Election inspectors receive $350 for working on Election Day, plus $25 to attend a training class and pass an exam.
Complete the Poll Worker Application form and submit it to the Board of Elections either by:
- Email to:
- Ericka Sterling, Democrat, at ems2@westchestercountyny.gov.
- Jonathan Cannella, Republican, at jqce@westchestercountyny.gov.
- Fax to: (914) 813-4402
- Mail to: Westchester County Board of Elections
Attn: Election Inspector Dept
25 Quarropas St
White Plains, NY 10601
