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 in the place you intend to vote.

In order to vote in the November 5, 2024 election, you must be registered to vote by October 26, 2024, and you must be 18 years old by November 5, 2024.

If you're not able to vote in person, you may request an absentee ballot in advance of the election to cast your vote.

How to Vote

Vote at your home address (in New York)

1. Check your current voter registration and polling location.
2. Make sure you are registered to vote at your home address by October 26, 2024. 
   Use the link above to register or update your address.
3. Make a travel plan to vote in person on election day November 5, 2024 or request an absentee ballot so that your request will arrive 10 days before the election. 

Vote at your college address

1. Check your current voter registration.
2. Make sure you're registered to vote at your college address by October 26, 2024. 
   Use the link above to register or update your address.
3. Make a plan to vote in person on election day November 5, 2024. 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.

Don’t live in New York?

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 for in-person and/or absentee voting.

Other Voting Options

Vote early in person

If you choose, you can vote early in person from October 26 to November 3, 2024.

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

• Saturday, October 26, 2024: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday, October 27, 2024: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Monday, October 28, 2024: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Tuesday, October 29, 2024: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Wednesday, October 30, 2024: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Thursday, October 31, 2024: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Friday, November 1, 2024: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Saturday, November 2, 2024: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday, November 3, 2024: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

How to vote early if you're registered to vote in your home county

Vote by mail with an early mail ballot

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

New York State Voter Absentee Ballot Application Form in Spanish

 Online Early Mail Ballot Application

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 353. 

Vote by mail with an absentee ballot

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:

online absentee ballot application

Absentee ballot applications are also available in MacVittie College Union, Room 353. 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

New York State Voter Absentee Ballot Application Form in Spanish

 

 

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.