Frequently
Asked Questions About Registering to Vote
Register to vote
as a Democrat to participate in the September 2009 primary!
New York State is a closed primary state,
and this election will be decided in the Democratic primary.
That means you need to be registered as a Democrat if you
want to vote for S.J.!
Are you in the District 20?
• Click here to find out if you're in the district.
Are You Registered Correctly?
• Not sure which party you are
in or where you are registered? You can confirm
your registration online.
• If you moved since you last registered, you need
to register at your current address. File a "change
of address" registration (see below for how to get
a form).
How to Register?
• The registration deadline for
the 2009 primary election is August 21, 2009.
• You can pick up a voter registration card at libraries,
post offices, and most government agencies. Feel free to drop by our office to pick one up!
• You request a form in the mail by calling 1-866-VOTE-NYC.
• You can fill
out a PDF form, print it out, and mail it to
the Board of Elections.
How to Vote?
• Find out where your polling
place is located.
• If this is your first time voting in NY State and
you registered by mail, bring a photo ID with you to the
polls. If your ID does not have your current address, also
bring proof of residency like a phone bill or bank statement
with your current address.
• You do not need to bring the card the Board of Elections
sends you in the mail to the polls, but it is helpful for
remembering where the poll site is.
