Here's additional information about voting that may be of interest.
Poll workers are always needed
The Board of Elections is always looking for individuals who'd like to sign up to serve as poll workers. If you or anyone you know is interested, complete the Poll Worker Application form and return it to the BOE for consideration. If you cannot complete the fillable form on your computer, then print, complete and mail it to the address on the form. You may also fax the completed form to (914) 995-4603.
Voter Education
Information about the election process and voting machines. Know what to expect when you arrive at your polling place on Election Day. Starting September 2010, the county will be using new optical scan voting machines.
- How to Correctly Mark Your Ballot (English)
- How to Correctly Mark Your Ballot (Spanish)
Campaign Finance Reports
This database contains all financial disclosure statements filed with the New York State Board from July of 1999 to the present. However, 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.
If you have any questions about the forms listed below, contact us or visit either New York State Board of Elections or the League of Women Voters of New York State Education Foundation.
When completing any form, be sure to hand print all information neatly and clearly.
Running for Office and Petition Forms
Sample Independent Nominating Petition
Sample Opportunity to Ballot Petition
Sample Certificate of Acceptance
Sample Certificate of Declination
Sample Certificate of Substitution
Sample Certificate of Authorization
Sample Certificate of Nomination
Sample Certificate Substitution by Committee
Sample Nomination Designation Requirements
General and Specifications of Objections Guidelines
Request for Petitions and Certificates Copies
Village Election Petition Forms
Sample Village Designating Petition run by County Board of Elections
Sample Village Designating Petition run by Village
Sample Village Independent Nominating Petition run by County Board of Elections
Sample Village Independent Nominating Petition run by Village
Certificate of Nomination For Use at Village and Town Caucus
When deciding to run for office, you should be aware of all that encompasses the capital financing of your campaign. From the links below, select the information and any required forms that pertain to your situation.
As a result of a new legislation that took effect on Dec. 15, 2019, amending Election Law Sections 14-102 and 14-104, by removing the $1,000 filing threshold, all candidates and committees are required to file campaign financial disclosure statements with the New York State Board of Elections. As a result of this change, County Board of Elections will no longer be responsible for registering candidates and their committees, and accepting campaign finance disclosures. We are now directed to refer all filers to the New York State Board of Elections.
All electronically filed statements are publically available on the Internet. For additional information and to file or view campaign finance disclosure reports, go to New York State Board of Elections Campaign Finance.
Campaign Finance Filing Information
2024 Campaign Finance Filing Calendar
2024 Official Primary Election Contribution Limits
2024 Official General Election Contribution Limits
2023 Campaign Finance Handbook
Campaign Financial Disclosure Form for Local Filers - CF01
Authorized Single Candidate Committee Campaign Finance Registration Form - CF02-Type 1
Political Action Committee (PAC) Campaign Finance Registration Form - CF02-Type 2
Independent Expenditure Committee Campaign Finance Registration Form - CF02-Type 8
Authorized Multi-Candidate Committee Campaign Finance Registration Form - CF02-Type 9
Ballot Issue Committee Campaign Finance Registration Form - CF02-Type 9b
Committee Authorization Campaign Finance Form - CF03
Candidate Registration and/or To Request NYSBOE Filer ID and Pin Campaign Finance Form - CF04
Candidate or Committee Claim of Exemption from Filing Campaign Financial Disclosure Reports – CF05
Candidate's Authorization for a Committee to Make Campaign Financial Disclosures - CF16
Termination or Resignation Request Form/ No Activity Report Form – CF18
Registration Deadlines
New Yorkers must register to vote by certain deadlines to be eligible to vote in Village, Primary, Special, and General Elections. There are also deadlines for making changes to your registration, such as changes to address or enrollment.
March 19, 2024 Village Election Deadlines
Mail Registration
Application must be received no later than March 8, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the Village Election.
In person Registration
You may register at our office or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the Village Election, your application must be received no later than March 8, 2024.
April 2, 2024 Presidential Primary Election Deadlines
Mail Registration
Application must be received no later than March 23, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the Presidential Primary Election.
In Person Registration
You may register at our office or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the Presidential Primary Election, your application must be received no later than March 23, 2024.
Change of Enrollment
An application to change one’s party enrollment for any primary election in 2024 must be received by the board of elections no later than February 14, 2024.
April 16, 2024 Yorktown Special Election Deadlines
Special Election for Yorktown Supervisor-Unexpired
Mail Registration
Application must be received no later than April 6, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the Special Election.
In Person Registration
You may register at our office or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the Special Election, your application must be received no later than April 6, 2024.
June 25, 2024 Federal, State, and Local Primary Election Deadlines
Application must be received no later than June 15, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the Primary Election.
In Person Registration
You may register at our office or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the State and Local Primary Election, your application must be received no later than June 15, 2024.
Change of Enrollment
An application to change one’s party enrollment for any primary election in 2024 must be received by the board of elections no later than February 14, 2024.
November 5, 2024 General Election Deadlines
Mail Registration
Applications must be received no later than October 26, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the General Election.
In Person Registration
You may register at our office or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the General Election, your application must be received no later than October 26, 2024.
In order to register to vote, you must:
- be a United States citizen;
- be 18 years old (you may pre-register at 16 or 17 but cannot vote until you are 18);
- resident of this state and the county, city or village for at least 30 days before the election;
- not be in prison for a felony conviction;
- not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court;
- not claim the right to vote elsewhere.
Voter registration forms
Download and print the form you need below. Be sure to print all information neatly so it can be clearly understood. Please note: When you are downloading the English or Spanish voter registration form, the default printer settings may be set to legal (8.5 x 14 inch) paper. Please adjust these settings if you do not have this size paper available to avoid your registration from being rejected. Once the form is printed, sign it in blue or black ink. Only an original copy can be submitted. We cannot accept any kind of digital or portable-document file-generated signature (ie. Adobe Acrobat).
- Download Voter Registration Form (English)
- Descargar Formulario De Registro De Votantes (Spanish)
The form above can be used to:
- Change your name or address on your voter registration
- Become a member of a political party
- Change your party membership (Please note: An application to change one's party enrollment for the primary election in any year must be received by the board of elections no later than February 14th of that year. Party changes received on or after February 15th, will be placed on hold until seven days after the June Primary.)
- Pre-register to vote if you are 16 or 17 years of age
How to Request a Voter Registration Card
Please contact us at 914-995-5700 for a new voter card, or visit our office at 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY to request one in person.
How to Cancel Your Registration
In order to have your name removed from the voting rolls, pursuant to N.Y. Election Law section 5-400, you must send a written letter to our office requesting to have your registration cancelled. The written letter must contain an original signature, an emailed copy cannot be accepted.
You may also cancel your registration using the Authorization to Cancel Registration Form listed below.
Victims of Domestic Violence
N.Y. Election Law (5-508) allows victims of domestic violence to apply for a confidential registration by delivering a sworn statement to our office stating they are a victim of domestic violence and they wish to have their voter registration record kept confidential because of the threat of physical or emotional harm to themselves or a family or household member. Their voter registration record will be kept separate and apart from other registration records for four years and not be made available for inspection or copying by the public or any other person, except election officials acting within the course and scope of their official duties. Under a separate section of the law (11-306), they can also be excused from going to their polling place to vote and get a special ballot.
New York State Statement of Confidential Voter
Registration and Cancellation Forms
Authorization to Cancel Registration Form
Deceased Removal Form (English)
Deceased Removal Form (Spanish)
Correction Mistake Enrollment (Spanish)
Post-Registration Challenge Affidavit
Request Copy of Public Records
For additional information, visit the New York State Board of Elections.