If not, a registration form can be downloaded at the Boards of Elections sites below, or requested by phone, and must be postmarked by Friday, Oct. 13, to take part in the Nov. 7 general election.

To vote absentee, an application must be completed and postmarked by Oct. 31.

To be eligible to vote, you must be at least 18 years old by the end of the year and a U.S. citizen. You can check your registration status at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.

Putnam County
putnamboe.com
845-808-1300

Dutchess County
dutchesselections.com
845-486-2473

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