Geneseo Votes: Student Voter Information
Find everything you need to vote as a SUNY Geneseo student. Learn how to register, locate your polling place, and explore helpful voting resources.
Get Ready to Vote
Under New York State law, college students can vote using either their college address or their home address. That doesn’t mean you can just show up and vote on Election Day. You need to register at the place you intend to vote.
The New York State Primary Election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Here’s what you need to know to make a plan and ensure your vote is counted:
Election Day
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. EST
Important
- In order to vote in the 2026 Primary Election on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, you must be registered to vote by June 13, 2026.
- You must be 18 years old by June 23, 2026.
- Under New York State law, you may vote using either your college address or your home address, but you must be registered at that address.
- If you are registered outside Livingston County, you must vote in that jurisdiction (either in person or by absentee/mail ballot).
- To vote in a primary election, you must be enrolled in a political party holding a primary.
- You may vote early, in person on Election Day, or by mail (absentee or early mail ballot).
- For the June 23, 2026 Primary, you can vote in person before Election Day. Early Voting is a nine (9) day period where voters can vote in-person before Election Day in their county.
If you’re not able to vote in person in the 2026 Primary Election, you may request an absentee ballot in advance of the election to cast your vote.
- Applications for absentee and early mail ballots to be mailed to the voter must be received by the Board of Elections at least 10 days before the election (June 13th, 2026).
- If the applicant or their agent delivers the application to the Board of Elections in person, such application must be received no later than June 22, 2026.
- All absentee and early ballot envelopes must be postmarked no later than Election Day, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. June 2026 Primary Ballots must be received by June 30th.
June 23, 2026 Primary Election
For the June 23, 2026 Primary, you can vote in person before Election Day.
What is Early Voting?
Early Voting is a nine (9) day period where voters can vote in-person before Election Day in their county.
Who can vote early?
All registered voters can vote early
When can I vote early?
Livingston County Early Voting Polling Hours
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026: 10:00AM TO 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026: 10:00AM TO 8:00PM
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
Where can I vote early?
Livingston County Government Center.
6 Court Street
Geneseo, New York 14454
How will I vote during early voting?
Voting during early voting is the same as voting on Election Day. When you get to the early voting center, you will check in to vote, receive your ballot and vote as any other election. Once you vote early you will not be eligible to vote on Election Day, your vote will already have been cast.
When will early voting results be posted?
Early voting votes will be canvassed and reported after 9pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Official results will be available after certification.
Can I still vote by absentee ballot?
Yes, If you are out of your home county, or if you are permanently or temporarily disabled, ill or are the primary care giver for one or more people who are ill or physically disabled, or a resident of a Veterans Hospital, or detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or incarcerated for an offense other than a felony you may apply for an absentee ballot. Please note that if an absentee ballot is issued, you will not be able to vote on a machine.
How can I find out more about Early Voting?
You can contact the Livingston County Board of Elections at 585-243-7090 or the
State Board of Elections at 518-474-1953 or www.elections.ny.gov
How to Vote
- Check your current voter registration and polling location.
- Make sure you are registered to vote at your home address in accordance with the deadline specified in the 2026 NYS Political Calendar.
Use the link above to register or update your address. - Make a travel plan to vote in person on Election Day or request an absentee ballot so that your request will arrive 10 days before the election.
- Check your current voter registration.
- Make sure you’re registered to vote at your college address in accordance with the deadlines specified in the 2026 Livingston County Political Calendar.
Use the link above to register or update your address. - Make a plan to vote in person on Election Day. You can look up your polling place online.
On-Campus Students Poll Site:
MacVittie College Union Ballroom Lounge (District 5)
Off-Campus Students Poll Site Locations:
- St. Mary’s Parish Center (District 1)
- United Methodist Church Center (Districts 2 & 3)
- Morgan Estates Community Center (District 4)
The election district map for Geneseo is available at Geneseo Election Districts. You can also call the Board of Elections at 585-243-7090 to locate your poll site.
If your home address is outside of New York State and you plan to vote in your home community, please check your local voting requirements (PDF) for in-person and/or absentee voting.
Other Voting Options
Voting Early in Livingston County
If you’re registered to vote in Livingston County, you can vote early at the Livingston County Government Center: 6 Court Street, Geneseo, NY.
Livingston County Early Voting Hours
How to vote early if you’re registered to vote in your home county
On September 20, 2023, Governor Hochul signed Chapter 481 of the Laws of 2023, establishing the New York Early Mail Voter Act.
Any registered voter may apply for an early mail ballot.
New York State Voter Early Mail Ballot Application Form in English (PDF)
New York State Voter Absentee Ballot Application Form in Spanish (PDF)
Please note: 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 early mail or absentee ballot for that election. Voters who have already been issued an absentee or early mail ballot (see below) can still vote in person using an affidavit ballot.
Absentee ballot applications are also available in MacVittie College Union, Room 321.
If you are registered in another county and will be unable to vote in person on election day, you may file an absentee ballot application online:
Absentee ballot applications are also available in MacVittie College Union, Room 321. You may also download and complete an absentee ballot application in either Spanish or English below:
New York State Voter Absentee Ballot Application Form in English (PDF)
New York State Voter Absentee Ballot Application Form in Spanish (PDF)
Please note: 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 early mail or absentee ballot for that election. Voters who have already been issued an absentee or early mail ballot (see below) can still vote in person using an affidavit ballot.
