VOTER INFORMATION
The Annual Budget Vote and Election will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2027
7:00 am - 9:00 pm, French Hill School, 2051 Baldwin Road, Yorktown Heights
Qualifications for voter registration:
1. Must be U.S. citizen
2. Must be 18 years of age or older
3. Must have resided at least 30 days in the District before day of vote
4. Not be in prison or on parole for a felony conviction (unless parolee pardoned or restored rights of citizenship)
5. Not claim the right to vote elsewhere
Personal Registration for the School Budget Vote and Election
If you aren't registered to vote in New York State, you can register directly with the district for the upcoming School Budget Vote and Election.
District Clerk Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (by appointment)
Schedule an Appointment: Call 914-243-8199 or email YSEGAL@Yorktown.org
Deadline: You must register at least 5 days before the vote.
Voter Identification Requirements
Voters must provide at least one valid proof of residency, such as a:
Driver’s license
Non-driver ID card
Utility bill
Voter registration card
Absentee & Early Mail Ballot Applications
You MUST submit an application and be approved before an Absentee or Early Mail Ballot can be issued to you.
Step 1: Obtain & Complete an Application
Applications are available at the Office of the District Clerk (Administration Office, 2725 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY) weekdays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM or by email, YSegal@Yorktown.org.
Step 2: Submit Your Application by the Deadline
By Mail: The District Clerk must receive your signed application between 30 days and 7 days prior to the election.
In Person: Submit your application by the day before the election to receive your ballot in person (or designate an authorized agent on your application for pickup).
Note: Original signed applications must be hand-delivered or mailed. Photocopies, faxes, and electronic copies cannot be accepted.
Step 3: Receive & Cast Your Ballot
Once your application is processed, your ballot will be issued to you. All completed ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 18, 2027.
Spanish Election and Voting Information
Spanish Absentee Application and Spanish Early Mail Ballot Application
RUNNING FOR A SEAT ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Running for the Board of Education
Any qualified voter residing in the community who wishes to run for a seat on the Yorktown Central School District Board of Education may request a candidate petition packet. Board seats are at-large, meaning candidates do not run for a specific seat or against a specific individual.
Candidate Eligibility Requirements
To run for a school board seat, a candidate must:
Be a United States citizen
Be at least 18 years of age
Be able to read and write
Have been a continuous resident of the school district for at least one year prior to the election
Not be currently employed by the Yorktown Central School District
Not reside in the same household as a current Yorktown Central School Board member
Term of Office
Board members serve a three-year term, running from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030.
Filing & Contact Information
Nominating petitions must be submitted to the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, April 19, 2027.
To request a petition packet, please contact the Office of the District Clerk:
Phone: 914-243-8199
Email: YSegal@Yorktown.org
Please also visit the New York State School Board Association website for more information on becoming a member of the school board.