2020 General Election Early Voting Information

For the 2020 November general election, you can vote in person before Election Day.

What is Early Voting?

In New York State, voters can vote in-person before Election Day at one or more voting sites in their county.

Who can vote early?

All registered voters can vote early.

When can I vote early?

Early Voting in New York State will begin prior to the November 3rd General Election and will be from Saturday, October 24th through Sunday November 1st.

Early voting for ALL Columbia County voters is at the County Office Building, 401 State Street, Hudson, 12534.

Columbia County Early Voting Hours:

Sat Oct 24: 9a-2p

Sun Oct 25: 9a-2p

Mon Oct 26: noon-8p

Tues Oct 27: 9a-5p

Wed Oct 28: Noon-8p

Thurs Oct 29: 9a-5p

Fri Oct 30: 9a-5p

Sat Oct 31: 9a-2p

Sun Nov 1: 9a-2p

Where can I vote early?

Columbia County registered voters can vote at the early voting site located at 401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534, no matter where in the county they reside.

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 site, you will check in to vote, receive your ballot, and vote as any other election.

All sites are accessible to voters with physical disabilities.

There will be instructions available at the early voting sites to familiarize you with the ballot.

There will also be a notice to voters and bill of rights. 

You may ask an election inspector to explain how to cast your ballot or request help if you need any assistance.

If you vote during the early voting period, you are not eligible to vote on Election Day.

When will early voting results be posted?

Early voting votes will be canvassed and reported after 9pm on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2019.

Can I still vote by absentee ballot?

Yes, if you expect to be out of Columbia County on Election Day; or if you are permanently or temporarily disabled, ill or are the primary caregiver for one or more people who are ill or physically disabled; or if you are a resident of a Veterans Hospital; or if you are detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or incarcerated for an offense other than a felony. In any of these cases, you may apply for an absentee ballot.

How can I find out more about Early Voting?

You can contact the Columbia County Board of Elections at: 

518-828-3115

or www.columbiacountyny.com/elections, or the State Board of Elections at 518-474-1953

or www.elections.ny.gov.

Thank you.