Election season is upon us and with that comes a whole round up of things we need to vote on. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut residents are heading to the polls (or sending in their votes) in the next few weeks and it is important to be informed on what/who and how to vote in this upcoming election. Below is a set of directions on how to vote in this upcoming election amid coronavirus as well as other important dates to note for absentee ballots.
NEW YORK Primary Election
Jun 23, 2020
Early Voting: Jun 13, 2020 - Jun 21, 2020
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked by Fri May 29, 2020
Post received by Wed Jun 3, 2020
In-Person Request by Fri May 29, 2020
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot:
In-Person Request by Tue Jun 23, 2020
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot:
In-Person, Received by Tue Jun 23, 2020
What to bring when you vote in New York:
New York does not require voters to present identification while voting. However, if a voter does not provide valid identification at the time of registration, he or she must show identification at the polling place when voting for the first time. Voters can present the following forms of identification: A current, valid photo ID, including but not limited to a drivers' license or a DMV-issued non-driver photo ID, a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document with the voter's name and address
NEW JERSEY Primary Election
Jul 7, 2020
Early Voting: Not available
In-Person Absentee Voting: Not available
Voter Registration Deadline: Tue Jun 16, 2020
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: In-Person Request by Mon Jul 6, 2020 3:00PM EDT
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: In-Person, Received by Tue Jul 7, 2020
What to bring when you vote in New Jersey:
New Jersey does not require voters to present identification while voting, in most cases. However, if a voter does not provide valid identification at the time of registration, he or she must show identification at the polling place. Voters can present the following forms of identification: New Jersey driver's license, Military or other government ID, Student or job ID, Store membership card, United States Passport, Bank statement, Car registration, Government check or document, Non-photo NJ driver's license, Rent receipt, Sample Ballot, Utility bill or any other official document
CONNECTICUT Primary Election
Aug 11, 2020
Early Voting: Not available
In-Person Absentee Voting: Not available
Voter Registration Deadline:
- Received by Thu Aug 6, 2020 - Postmarked by Thu Aug 6, 2020
- In-Person Request by Mon Aug 10, 2020 12:00PM EDT
- Last Day to Change Party Affiliation Thu Aug 6, 2020
Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot: Mon Aug 10, 2020
Deadline to Return Completed Absentee Ballot: Fax by Tue Aug 11, 2020
What to bring when you vote In Connecticut:
Connecticut requires voters to present non-photo identification while voting. Head to the Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.
Further Resources to help you to vote:
https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup
https://www.vote.org/register-to-vote/
Stay informed and vote!
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