What are the deadlines for voter registration, re-registration and party enrollment?
The deadlines for voter registration, re-registration and party enrollment have already passed. Who can vote in New York? You can vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 4 election if you registered to vote by Friday, Oct. 10. You also must meet all of the following qualifications: • you’re a U.S. citizen; • you’ll be at least 18 on Election Day; • you’ll have been a resident of your city or county for at least 30 days on Election Day; • you haven’t been declared “mentally incompetent” by a court; and • you’re not currently incarcerated or on parole for a felony conviction. What if I’m a student? You can register to vote at whatever address you regard as your primary legal residence. This can be your school address or your home address. What if I’ve been convicted of a crime? If you were convicted of a misdemeanor or violation, you can still vote, but you have to vote by absentee ballot if you’re still incarcerated. If you were convicted of a felony by a state or federal court, you can register and