Voting

2026

Primary Election – Tuesday, June 23

The polling place for Germantown residents is the Kellner Activities Building located at 50 Palatine Park Road. Polls are open from 6 am until 9 pm.

Primary Election – Early Voting

Early voting begins Saturday June 13 and ends Sunday June 21. All registered NY voters are eligible for early voting.

The polling place for early voting is the Columbia County Board of Elections located at 401 State Street, Hudson, New York.

General Election – Tuesday, November 3

The polling place for Germantown residents is the Kellner Activities Building at 50 Palatine Park Road. Polls are open from 6 am until 9 pm.

General Election – Early Voting

Early voting begins Saturday October 24 and ends Sunday, November 1. All registered NY voters are eligible for early voting.

The polling place for early voting is the Columbia County Board of Elections located at 401 State Street, Hudson, New York.

Important notes:

  • If you vote early, you are not eligible to vote again on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.
  • You must vote at your regular polling place in Germantown on Election Day. You cannot vote at the early voting location in Hudson on Tuesday, November 3.
  • Votes cast during early voting will be counted after the polls close on Tuesday, November 3.

Absentee Voting

The COVID rules for absentee voting are no longer in place. Please refer to the NY State Absentee Voting Guidelines. To request an absentee ballot please apply online.

Register to Vote

Please refer to the NY Voter Registration Deadlines. For the November 3, 2026 General Election, your registration application must be received by the board of elections on or before October 24.

You can register online if you have a NY.Gov ID. Click here to get started.

Click here to download a paper voter registration form. Once you’ve filled it out and signed it, mail it to Columbia County Board of Elections at 401 State Street, Hudson, New York 12534.

Alternatively, you can complete an accessible form online. You must then print it out, sign it and mail it to the above address.

Germantown Democrats can help you register! Email Lee Wurtzburger at leowurtziii@gmail.com for registration forms and more information.

For more information about voter registration, visit the NY State Board of Elections site.

Voting Rights of Second Home Owners*

If you have more than one home, you don’t have to vote at your primary residence. You have the right to choose which one you vote from, as long as you have a legitimate, significant and continuing attachment to it.  Many Part-time residents of Germantown and surrounding communities have been choosing to register to vote here.  Their votes are making a difference, and yours can too!

If your primary residence is in NYC, but you choose to register to vote in Germantown, you should know the following:

  • You do NOT need to change your driver’s license or car insurance.
  • If your NYC residence is a rent-regulated apartment, registering to vote in Germantown is not recommended, since that could jeopardize the rent regulation status of your apartment.

For more information, please visit the following sites:

New York Democratic Lawyers Council –  http://nydlc.nationbuilder.com/secondhome

Vote Where It Counts (includes useful FAQs) – http://votewhereitcounts.org/

Currently upheld NY State Court Decision in favor of choosing place to vote- http://www.courts.state.ny.us/Reporter/3dseries/2008/2008_08050.htm

*Disclaimer: Please note that the contents of this website are intended to convey general information only and not to provide legal advice.