PUTNAM COUNTY
BOARD OF ELECTIONS

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25 OLD ROUTE 6
CARMEL, NY 10512

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OFFICE HOURS

Regular  Office Hours
Monday through Friday
9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Summer Office Hours
Effective July 8, 2024 through August 30, 2024
Monday through Friday
8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

The Putnam County Board of Elections is a bipartisan office responsible for the execution of the electoral process and enforcement of all rules relating to the elective franchise. Through faithful implementation of New York State Election Law, the Board works to maintain confidence in the political process of the County. 

AM I REGISTERED TO VOTE?

If you are unsure of whether or not you are registered to vote, you can check your status HERE.

NEW REGISTRATIONS

A completed form must be received by the Board of Elections no later than 10 days prior to an election in order to be eligible to vote.

You must be a resident of Putnam County at least 30 days before an election.

Polling Place and Ballot Status Checker

To Check Your Polling Place and the Status of Your Early Mail or Absentee Application and/or Ballot Click Here

The polls are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

2024 EARLY VOTING

Putnam County will be participating in Early Voting for the 2024 General Elections. There will be nine days when registered voters will be able to cast their ballot prior to Election Day.

The early voting process is the same as on Election Day. When you arrive at the early voting location, you will sign the electronic poll book, mark your ballot, and cast it on the voting machine. The early voting polling location will have sample ballots available if you would like to review the ballot before you vote. You may ask an election inspector for assistance if necessary.

The Putnam County Board of Elections, the North Highlands Fire Department, and the Putnam County Golf Course are accessible to voters with physical disabilities. Requesting a ballot is still an option if you are out of Putnam County on Election Day or if you are permanently or temporarily disabled.

For more information, you can contact the Putnam County Board of Elections at (845) 808-1300 or boe@putnamcountyny.gov or the New York State Board of Elections at (518) 474-1953 or http://www.elections.ny.gov/.

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024  GENERAL ELECTION

Putnam County Board of Elections: 25 Old Route 6, Carmel NY 10512
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Putnam County Golf Course, 187 Hill Street, Mahopac, NY 10541
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North Highlands Fire Department, 504 Fishkill Rd., Cold Spring NY 10516

EARLY VOTING DATES AND TIMES FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION

If you are a registered voter in Putnam County you can vote during the early voting times listed below:

Saturday, October 26, 2024:   9 am to 5 pm

Sunday, October 27,  2024:     9 am to 5 pm

Monday, October 28, 2024:     9 am to 5 pm

Tuesday, October 29, 2024:      Noon to 8 pm

Wednesday, October 30, 2024:   9 am to 5 pm

Thursday, October 31, 2024:    Noon to 8 pm

Friday, November 1, 2024:        9 am to 5 pm

Saturday, November 2, 2024:  9 am to 5 pm

Sunday, November 3, 2024:      9 am to 5 pm

If you cast a ballot during early voting then you are not allowed to vote on Election Day. The results from early voting will be canvassed and reported after 9 PM on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Become an Election Worker!

The right to vote is one of our nation’s oldest and most important entitlements, and with this right comes responsibility. Free and open elections are the basis on which this country was formed and you can make a difference by becoming a poll worker to help protect those freedoms.

New York is experiencing a critical shortage of poll workers. This has resulted in a significant need for poll workers who are willing and able to assist with the administration of in-person voting.

What tasks will you perform as an election worker?

  • Prepare the polling place for voting
  • Set up the voting equipment
  • Sign-in and process voters
  • Demonstrate voting procedures to the voters
  • Close the polling place
  • Canvass and report the results
  • Assist voter if requested

You are eligible to serve as an election worker if you:

Are a New York State registered voter. You will be assigned within the county where you live.

Will you be paid?

Yes, Election Workers get paid for training and each day they work.
The Board of Elections is committed to fulfilling its responsibility to the citizens of New York State by providing fair and accurate elections. This responsibility and the credit associated with it must be shared with the many dedicated workers that help make elections successful. You can get involved and become a proud participant in a process that is the foundation of democracy in our country. Come work with us.

Applying is simple and easy:

Please complete the Election Day Worker Form.