US citizens who will be at least 18 years old by the time of the next election (Nov. 2, 2010, for this year’s general election) are eligible to register to vote. For the General Election, registration forms must be postmarked 25 days prior to the election and received by the appropriate Board of Elections 20 days prior to the election. For 2010, the postmark deadline is October 8 and the receipt deadline is October 13.
If you are registered to vote elsewhere but would like to vote in Cortland County, you can re-register using the voter registration form. The same deadlines apply. If you are registered elsewhere and want to vote absentee in the county in which you are registered, you can fill out the voter registration form to request an application for an absentee ballot. Then, when you receive your application, you need to fill it out and return it to the Board of Elections in the county in which you are registered to vote. For more information and a voter registration form, visit http://www.elections.state.ny.us
Voter registration forms are available on campus at the Corey Union Information Desk, the Student Disability Services Office (B-1 Van Hoesen Hall), and the NYPIRG office (215 Corey Union). Students with disabilities needing assistance with the registration process should contact the Student Disability Services Office (607) 753-2066 or visit the office during business hours (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).
