Early voting begins Saturday, June 13, for the June 23 primaries, with voters in Dutchess and Columbia counties choosing nominees for federal and state offices. This guide explains who is on the ballot, the key voting deadlines, and how to cast a ballot.
There are four ways to vote: early mail ballot, absentee ballot, in person early, or on Election Day. Eligible Columbia County residents will be voting in the Republican primary for federal office; eligible Dutchess County residents will be voting in the Democratic primary for state offices.
What’s on the ballot?
You will be voting on federal and state offices, based on your district. A sample Dutchess County ballot can be found here; a Columbia County ballot, here.
Columbia County Ballot
Republican Primary
U.S. House of Representatives, 19th Congressional District
Peter K. Oberacker, Republican
Alexander M. Portelli, Republican
Dutchess County Ballot
Democratic Primary
State Comptroller
Thomas DiNapoli, Democrat
Raj Gayle, Democrat
Drew Warshaw, Democrat
Member of Assembly, District 106
Didi Barrett, Democrat
Samuel Hodge, Democrat
Key Dates
Saturday, June 13: Last day for voter registration applications to be received by the Board of Elections; last day to request an early mail or absentee ballot online or by mail.
Saturday, June 13, to Sunday, June 21: Early in-person voting
Monday, June 22: Last day to apply in person for an early mail or absentee ballot
Tuesday, June 23: Election Day
It’s not too late to register to vote.
Unsure if you’re registered? Check your status online: Visit https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/. Voter registration applications must be received by your county Board of Elections — either by mail or in person — by Saturday, June 13. You cannot register to vote on Election Day.
Voter Registration
In person: Fill out a paper application at your county’s Board of Elections. The location in Dutchess County is 112 Delafield St, Suite 200, Poughkeepsie; in Columbia County, 401 State St., Hudson. You can also register at the DMV.
By mail: Download a voter registration form from the state Board of Elections. (It’s too late to request one by mail.) Mail the completed application to your county’s Board of Elections. It must be received by Saturday, June 13.
Online: You must have a NY.Gov ID account to register online. If you have previously used a NY.Gov ID with another agency, you may use the same login to access the Online Voter Registration portal. If you have not used a NY.Gov ID you will need to create an account to enter the portal and complete a voter registration application.
How to apply to vote by mail:
There are two ways to vote by mail: absentee ballot, for those who can’t vote in person because of an “acceptable reason,” like disability, illness or absence; and early mail ballot. Any registered New York voter can vote by mail during the early voting period. (Unlike the absentee ballot, no acceptable reason has to be given.)
Here’s how you can apply to vote by mail:
In person: First, download the early mail ballot application or absentee ballot request from the state elections website. Then hand-deliver the completed application to your county Board of Elections no later than Monday, June 22.
By mail: After you complete the application you need, mail it to your county Board of Elections office. It must be received no later than Saturday, June 13.
Online: Request an early mail ballot on the early mail application portal or an absentee ballot on the absentee ballot application portal.
How to cast your early mail or absentee ballot:
In person: Hand-deliver your completed ballot to to an early voting poll site in your county between Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 21 during voting hours; or bring it to your county Board of Elections or to a poll site in your county between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23.
By mail: Send in your ballot as soon as possible: It must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, June 23, and received by your county Board of Elections no later than Tuesday, June 30.
Voting online is not permitted.
Polling Locations
You don’t have to wait until the day of the general election to vote. Polling sites are open Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, June 21.
Dutchess County early voting locations:
Pavilion at Brookmeade – 34 Brookmeade Dr., Rhine beck
Fishkill Town Hall – 807 Route 52, Fishkill
Boardman Road Library – 141 Boardman Rd., Poughkeepsie
Cornell Cooperative Extension – 2715 Route 44, Millbrook
Board of Elections Training Center – 4280 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park
Wappinger Town Hall – 20 Middlebush Rd., Wappingers Falls
Mid-Hudson Library auditorium — 105 Market St., Poughkeepsie
Columbia County early voting locations:
Columbia County Office Building – 401 State St., Hudson
Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building – 3211 Church St., Valatie
Early voting hours:
Saturday, June 13 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 14 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, June 15 – Noon to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17 — Noon to 8 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, June 19 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 20 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 21 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where and when to vote in person Election Day:
Polling sites are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23. Voting locations in the Pine Plains Central School District catchment area are listed below, or visit https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov .
Ancram, Ancramdale: Town Hall, 1416 County Route 7
Gallatin: Town Hall, 667 County Route 7
Milan: Town Hall, 20 Wilcox Circle, off Route 199
Pine Plains: Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School cafeteria, 2829 Church St.
Stanford: Town Hall, ground level, 26 Town Hall Rd.
Call or email your county Board of Elections if you have any questions
Dutchess County: (845) 486-2473 or email dutchesselections@dutchessny.gov
Columbia County: (518) 828-3115 or email elections@columbiacountyny.com