PUTNAM COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
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25 OLD ROUTE 6
CARMEL, NY 10512
PHONE
(845) 808-1300
(845) 808-1920 FAX
E-MAIL
boe@putnamcountyny.gov
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday
9:00 A.M. ā 5:00 P.M.
Catherine P. Croft
Democratic Election Commissioner
Tel# (845) 808-1315
FAX# (845) 808-1935
E-Mail: Ā Catherine.croft@putnamcountyny.gov
Kelly K. Primavera
Republican Election Commissioner
Tel# (845) 808-1316
FAX# (845) 808-1936
E-Mail:Ā Kelly.primavera@putnamcountyny.gov
The Putnam County Board of Elections is a bipartisan office responsible for the execution of the electoral process and enforcement of all rules relating to the elective franchise. Through faithful implementation of New York State Election Law, the Board works to maintain confidence in the political process of the County.Ā
2023 Political Calendar
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New!
Attention to Notary Publics
regarding collecting signatures
Recent changes to the Department of State Regulations pertaining to Notary Record KeepingĀ doĀ apply to notaries collecting petition signatures. Ā Please read advisory from NYS Board of Elections.
New Absentee Ballot Procedure!
Due to a recent change in law, New York State voters are no longer permitted to cast a ballot on a voting machine if they have already been issued an absentee ballot for that election.
Voters who have already been issued an absentee ballot can still vote in person using an affidavit ballot. The affidavit ballot will be kept separate until the election is completed. Election officials will verify whether the voterās absentee ballot has been received. If the voterās absentee ballot has been received, the affidavit ballot will not be counted. If the voterās absentee ballot has not been received, the affidavit ballot will be counted.
If a voter requests a second absentee ballot, any previously issued absentee ballot that is returned by the voter will be set aside unopened to provide the voter a chance to return the second ballot, unless the first ballot has already been opened. If both ballots are received before the return deadline, the ballot with the later postmark date is accepted and any other ballots that have been received are rejected, unless the first ballot has already been opened. If a voter submits more than one timely absentee ballot and cast an affidavit ballot, the last received ballot, either submitted in person during the election or by mail within the absentee return deadline, will be canvassed.
To cancel your absentee ballot application please click here.
AM I REGISTERED TO VOTE?
If you are unsure of whether or not you are registered to vote, you can check your status HERE.
NEW REGISTRATIONS
A completed form must be received by the Board of Elections no later than 10 days prior to an election in order to be eligible to vote.
You must be a resident of Putnam County at least 30 days before an election.
Become an Election Worker!
The right to vote is one of our nation’s oldest and most important entitlements, and with this right comes responsibility. Free and open elections are the basis on which this country was formed and you can make a difference by becoming a poll worker to help protect those freedoms.
New York is experiencing a critical shortage of poll workers. This has resulted in a significant need for poll workers who are willing and able to assist with the administration of in-person voting.
What tasks will you perform as an election worker?
- Prepare the polling place for voting
- Set up the voting equipment
- Sign-in and process voters
- Demonstrate voting procedures to the voters
- Close the polling place
- Canvass and report the results
- Assist voter if requested
You are eligible to serve as an election worker if you:
Are a New York State registered voter. You will be assigned within the county where you live.
Will you be paid?
Yes, Election Workers get paid for training and each day they work.
The Board of Elections is committed to fulfilling its responsibility to the citizens of New York State by providing fair and accurate elections. This responsibility and the credit associated with it must be shared with the many dedicated workers that help make elections successful. You can get involved and become a proud participant in a process that is the foundation of democracy in our country. Come work with us.
Applying is simple and easy:
Please complete the Election Day Worker Form.
