Westchester County, New York

Voting

Westchester County works hard to enourage and protect your right to vote as a United States citizen. From the County’s Board of Elections, you can find your polling place, register to vote or find out about absentee ballots. You can learn how to run for office or obtain county, state and federal financial disclosure statements.

For additional voting information, please visit Smart Voter, 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.

Official results from the Primary Election held September 15.

Send your comments to the Board of Elections.

Westchester County Board of Elections

This office is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible residents have the opportunity to register and vote in Westchester County.

2009 Election Dates and Calendar

A listing of the dates of elections in 2009, including spring and fall elections and primary elections (when scheduled).

Enrollment Figures and Election Results

View voter registration enrollment and final election results.

Election Inspectors Needed

Applications are being accepted now. This is a paid job.

Download an official voter registration form in English or Spanish. Find the essential information you need to make sure your vote counts.

Find Your Polling Place

Use our Polling Place Locator to find out where you need to go to cast your vote. Note that some polling places may occassionally be closed or combined with another polling place, especially during primaries or local elections.

Absentee Ballots

Information on how to arrange to get an absentee ballot in English and Spanish.

Voter Education

Information about the election process and voting machines. Know what to expect when you arrive at your polling place on Election Day.

Running for Office Forms

Be sure you have all the legally required forms completed prior to campaigning for political office.

Campaign Finance Forms

Forms and information needed when campaigning for office.

Campaign Finance Reports

Candidates for political office in Westchester and political committees may now file their legally required campaign finance statements electronically. These statements can be accessed online. Electronic filing is not mandatory in Westchester County.

NY State Board of Elections

Information on state laws, including financial disclosure. Information on running for office, including the filing of nominating petitions.

League of Women Voters of Westchester

The nonpartisan League of Women Voters has county and local chapters and is affiliated with state and federal chapters At election time, the League produces detailed listings of candidates and propositions.

Federal Elections Commission

The FEC administers and enforces federal campaign finance laws.