Your Vote Counts

All U.S. citizens who are 18 and older have a right and privilege to vote.

 Voting Rights

We are committed to ensuring that voting rights are upheld for the people we serve and that every person is given the opportunity to register to vote.

  • Every effort should be made to discuss with the person their right to vote and to encourage and assist them with any interest in doing so.
  • A safe way to vote must be discussed with every person seeking to exercise this right.
  • Voting should not be considered a “recreational outing” in any way that acts to limit a person’s ability to participate.
  • The person voting is allowed to have someone to assist them to vote for the candidate of their choosing.
  • Questions regarding a specific person’s eligibility and registration status should be directed to their local Board of Elections.

 

Voting Information


Available options to vote in NYS: Voters may visit ANY of the Countywide Early Voting centers during the dates and times listed on your County Board of Elections website.

 

Registration Deadlines

 Primary Election Date: June 23, 2026

Registration to vote due no later than June 13, 2026

General Election Date: November 3, 2026

Registration to vote due no later than October 24, 2026

Click Here For Voting Deadlines

 

Early Voting Dates

Primary Election: June 13-21

General Election: October 24-November 1

Find your early voting place: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

 

Election Day Dates

Primary Election: June 23. Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

General Election: November 3. Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Find your Election Day voting place: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

 

SANYS Voting Resources

SANYS leads a Rev Up Get Out the Vote Task Force that works to get more people with developmental disabilities in New York State to vote. If you are interested in joining the task force, contact western@sanys.org or (716) 463-5035. On the SANYS website are handouts, videos and resources from the GOTV Task Force.

 

Other Resources

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)

Disability Justice – Voting Rights

Register to Vote 

For additional information, please visit the OPWDD website.