How to Apply for an Absentee Ballot in New York

May 14, 2020

Senator Persaud's Absentee Voter Handout

Here's how to apply for an absentee ballot in New York for the upcoming June 23 primary. You can also choose to vote in person early or on June 23.

Click here for more information about absentee voting during the covid-19 pandemic.

APPLY BY MAIL

All eligible voters will receive a postmarked absentee application in the mail. To apply for your absentee ballot, simply return the completed application to the Board of Elections. Voters opting to vote by absentee ballot due to the pandemic should check the box for “Temporary illness or physical disability.” If you don’t want to wait, download the application at https://vote.nyc/page/absentee-voting and mail it to the Brooklyn Board of Elections at: 345 Adams St., 4th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

APPLY ONLINE

Fill out your absentee application at nycabsentee.com or download the application at vote.nyc/page/ absentee-voting and email it to AbsenteeJune2020@boe.nyc.

APPLY BY PHONE

Call 1-866-VOTE-NYC (1-866-868-3692) to apply for a ballot.

For more information, contact the NYC Board of Elections by calling 1-866-VOTE-NYC. You can also always call Senator Persaud's office at (718) -649-7653 or email me at persaud@nysenate.gov for assistance with this or any other issue.

You can still vote in person on June 23, if you choose.

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