Early Voting for the 2024 General Election Begins on Saturday
Eligible Residents Can Register to Vote Up Until Saturday, October 26
The Schenectady County Board of Elections (SCBOE) would like to remind voters that they can vote in-person before General Election Day at designated voting sites in Schenectady County. Early Voting for the General Election will begin Saturday, October 26, 2024 and run through Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Early Voting is the same as voting on Election Day. When you arrive at an Early Voting location, you will check in, receive a ballot, and vote. Instructions will be available at the Early Voting sites, and sample ballots are available at www.voteschenectady.com. If you vote during the Early voting period, you are not eligible to vote on Election Day, which is November 5, 2024.
“Early Voting is a convenient way for residents to vote before Election Day, when lines tend to be longer,” said Board of Elections Commissioners Laura Fronk and Darlene Harris. “Registered Schenectady County voters are able to cast their ballot at any of the four designated Early Voting polling sites located throughout the county, when it’s most convenient for them.”
All eligible voters can vote at any of the early voting locations within the County. In Schenectady County, Early Voting locations are:
Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library Glenville Senior Center
Central Branch, 99 Clinton Street 32 Worden Road
Schenectady, NY 12305 Glenville, NY 12302
Niskayuna Town Hall South Schenectady Fire Department
1 Niskayuna Circle 6 Old Mariaville Road
Niskayuna, NY 12309 Rotterdam, NY 12306
Early Voting hours for the 2023 General Election are:
Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 27, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, October 28, 2024 – 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 31, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 1, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 2, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 3, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
General Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Polling sites will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Voter Registration
Last year Governor Hochul signed a bill into law that extends the voter registration deadline. Previously voters had to be registered to vote at least 25 days prior to an election. Now, voters only have to be registered at least 10 days prior to the election, making October 26 the new registration deadline for the upcoming General Election. This means that on October 26 eligible residents will be able to register and vote on the same day.
All voter registration applications must pass an audit process before being added to the County’s voter roles as an active voter. If a resident wishes to register to vote on the last day, then goes to an Early Voting poll site to cast a ballot, they will be given an affidavit ballot, which does not go through the voting machine. Once the application passes audit, the affidavit ballot will be opened and hand-canvassed at the Board of Elections.
Absentee Ballots
Absentee ballot applications are available on www.voteschenectady.com under Early Mail in Ballot/Vote Absentee and may be submitted in-person at 2696 Hamburg Street until November 5, 2023. Early Mail Ballot/Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes will be available at every Early Voting site and Election Day Poll Site and at the Board of Elections office, during operational hours.
The Board of Elections has extended hours for in person voting at 2696 Hamburg Street:
Thursday, October 24, 2024 – 8:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, October 28, 2024 – 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 2, 20234 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Questions?
Voters who have questions about absentee ballots, Early Voting, Election Day voting or any other election-related questions can call the Schenectady County Board of Elections at (518) 377-2469 or email BOE@schenectadycountyny.gov for assistance.