Voting

2023 Election Day Voting

General Election – Tuesday, November 7th

The polling place for Germantown residents is the Kellner Activities Building at 50 Palatine Park Road.

2023 Early Voting Information

Early voting begins Saturday, October 28th and ends Sunday Nov 5th. All registered NY voters are eligible for early voting. (There is no voting on Monday November 6th)

Early Voting Locations

The County Building, 401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Martin H. Glynn Municipal Center, 3211 Church Street, Valatie, NY 12184

Important notes:

  • If you vote early, you are not eligible to vote again on Election Day, Tuesday November 7th.
  • You must vote at your regular polling place in Germantown on Election Day. You cannot vote at the early voting location in Hudson on November 7th.
  • Votes cast during early voting will be counted on Election Night, Tuesday November 7th.

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 general election, the regstration deadline is Oct 28th.

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.

For more information and other ways to register, 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.