401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534 * 518-828-3115 * elections@columbiacountyny.gov
Office Hours: 8 am - 4 pm, Monday through Friday
Columbia County Board of Elections will never contact you by text message.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the validity of any message or mailing you may have received,
please don't hesitate to call us at 518-828-3115 or email elections@columbiacountyny.gov
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-- Voter Registration Forms
Poll Site List &
Election District Maps
Poll Site Search, Voter Registration, Absentee and Early Mail Ballot Tracker
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Become a Poll Worker
The Board of Elections is always looking for qualified voters to serve as Poll Inspectors. It's a great way to earn extra money while responding to your community's need. Please contact us if you are interested.
Pollsite Change Alerts for 2026:
Greenport 2 Voters: due to construction, your Election Day pollsite has been moved to the Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23, Hudson NY. Please follow signs on campus to the CGCC Professional Academic Center, Rm #706
Hudson 4th Ward Voters: your Election Day pollsite has been moved to the Hudson Central Fire House located at 77 North 7th Street, Hudson NY
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Important Dates for the 2026 Election Cycle
Deadline for Change of Party Enrollment for 2026 Primary Election
An application to change one’s party enrollment for ANY primary election in 2026 must be IN HAND at the board of elections no later than February 14, 2026, 5pm.
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2026 Primary Election - June 23, 2026
Please Note: there will be countywide Democratic and Republican Primaries for eligible voters
Election Day Polls are open from 6 am until 9 pm
2026 Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline
You may register in person at the Columbia County Board of Elections, by mail, or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the Primary Election, your application must be received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than June 13, 2026.
2026 Primary Election Voter Change of Address Deadline
All change of address forms and notifications received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than June 8, 2026, must be processed by the Board for the General Election Sec. 5-208(3).
2026 Primary Election Absentee and Early Mail Ballot Request by Mail or SBOE Portal Deadline
Your Absentee or Early Mail Ballot application or letter of application by mail or online portal, must be received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than June 13, 2026. June 13, 2026, is also the last day for the Board to receive applications for a Military or UOCAVA ballot for the Primary Election, if not previously registered.
Early Voting Hours for the 2026 Primary Election:
Saturday, June 13: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, June 14: 9 am – 5 pm
Monday, June 15: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, June 16: 12 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday, June 17: 12 pm – 8 pm
Thursday, June 18: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday, June 19: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, June 20: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, June 21: 9 am – 5 pm
Two Early Voting Locations: eligible voters can vote early at either early voting location, no matter where in the County the voter resides.
Columbia County Office Building:
401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building:
3211 Church Street, Valatie, NY 12184
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Village of Chatham Election, March 18, 2026
Polls are open from 12 pm until 9 pm
Tracy Memorial Village Hall - 77 Main Street, Chatham NY 112037
Please reach out to the Chatham Village Clerk with any questions
Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham NY 112037
Business hours are 9 am – 1 pm, Monday – Thursday
(518) 392-5821 x5921
Certification of Results for the 2026 Village of Chatham Election
(Please click link above)
Sample Ballot for the 2026 Village of Chatham General Election
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2026 General Election - November 3, 2026
Polls are open from 6 am until 9 pm
2026 General Election Voter Registration Deadline
You may register in person at the Columbia County Board of Elections, by mail, or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the General Election, your application must be received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than October 24, 2026.
2026 General Election Voter Change of Address Deadline
All change of address forms and notifications received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than October 19, 2026, must be processed by the Board for the General Election Sec. 5-208(3).
2026 General Election Absentee and Early Mail Ballot Request by Mail or SBOE Portal Deadline
Your Absentee or Early Mail Ballot application or letter of application by mail or online portal, must be received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than October 24, 2026. October 24, 2026, is also the last day for the Board to receive applications for a Military or UOCAVA ballot for the Primary Election, if not previously registered.
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Columbia County Board of Elections will never contact you by text message. If you have questions or concerns regarding the validity of any message or mailing you may have received, please don't hesitate to call us at 518-828-3115 or email elections@columbiacountyny.gov
