| Optical Scan Voting Machines |
All counties in New York State must make the change from the lever voting machines to an optical scan voting machine. This change is effective as of the 2010 Primary Elections on September 14. |
A NEW WAY TO VOTE
Watch this online video to learn more about the new electronic voting machines in Albany County! CLICK HERE »
2010 Political Calendar [PDF*, 126 Kb]
The political calendar, which lists important dates regarding elections in NYS, is a valuable guide to the administration of our election process.
For additional information about State financial filings, please visit the NYS Board of Elections at elections.state.ny.us.
| Revised Albany County Legislative Districts |
| Albany County Legislative District boundaries for the 39 legislative districts based on the 2000 Census. Learn More » |
New York State Voter's Bill of Rights
As a registered voter, you have the RIGHT TO:
| VOTE | The right to vote includes voting for candidates and questions on the ballot and having sufficient time to vote. |
| HAVE YOUR VOTES COUNT | Vote on a voting system that is in working condition and that will allow votes to be accurately cast. |
| SECRECY IN VOTING | Secrecy in voting will be preserved for all elections. |
| FREEDOM IN VOTING | Cast your vote, free from coercion or intimidation by elections officers or any other person. |
| PERMANENT REGISTRATION | Once registered to vote, you continue to remain qualified to vote from an address within your county or city. |
| ACCESSIBLE ELECTIONS | Non-discriminatory equal access to the election system for all voters, including the elderly, disabled, alternative language minorities, military and overseas citizens, as required by Federal and State laws. |
| ASSISTANCE IN VOTING | You may request assistance to vote because of blindness, disability, or inability to read or write. |
| INSTRUCTION IN VOTING | You can view a sample ballot at your polling place prior to voting, and before entering or approaching a privacy booth, scanner or ballot marking device, you may request help in how to mark and/or cast your ballot. |
| AFFIDAVIT VOTING | Whenever your name does not appear in the poll ledger or the voter registration or enrollment list, or you do not provide identification when required, you will be offered an affidavit ballot. |
FIRST TIME VOTER? Instructions on how to vote are available on the sample ballot posted in your polling place. If you need additional help, prior to signing in, ask the inspectors working at your polling place on election day.
CASTING A VOTE ON PAPER BALLOT: Review your ballot to be sure you have cast your votes as you intended. Be sure to vote for the number of candidates permitted, for each office on your ballot. Casting more votes than the maximum number permitted in any contest (overvoting), will void your votes for that contest only. If you make a mistake on your ballot, return it to the inspectors and you will be given another. After you insert your ballot into the scanner, wait for the message which tells you your ballot was successfully scanned.
PROBLEMS? Federal and state laws prohibit acts of fraud and misrepresentation on voting. When you encounter problems in voting contact your local county board or the State Board of Elections.
To contact the ALBANY COUNTY Board of Elections:
Call 1 (518) 487-5060
Write: 32 North Russell Rd, Albany, New York 12208
Or email: boardofelections@albanycounty.com
To contact the NEW YORK STATE Board of Elections:
Call 1 (518) 474-6221
Or write: 40 Steuben Street, Albany, New York 12207-2108
Printer-friendly pageAlbany County Board of Elections
32 North Russell Road | Albany, NY 12206
(off of Central Avenue, near Westgate Plaza)
Phone: (518) 487-5060 | Fax: (518) 487-5077
Email: boardofelections@albanycounty.com
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 5:00pm
| Matthew J. Clyne Democratic Commissioner |
John A. Graziano Republican Commissioner |
| Kathleen A. Donovan Deputy Democratic Commissioner |
Ellen C. Graziano Deputy Republican Commissioner |
Primary Elections:
September 14, 2010
List of Candidates [PDF*]
General Elections:
November 2, 2010
RUNNING for OFFICE
Voter Registration & Absentee Ballot Forms [PDF*]
For those who reside outside of the US: Special Federal and Military Registration and Absentee Ballot Request
Poll Worker Videos
Instructional videos for poll workers on how to use the new optical scan machines. CLICK HERE »
