Voter Information

Get Ready for the 2024 Election!

Election Schedule for 2024

General Election

Date: November 5, 2024
Polling Hours: 6 am - 9 pm
Early Voting: October 26 - November 3

  • Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9 am - 5 pm

  • Tuesday & Thursday: 12 - 8 pm

How to Register to Vote in New York

  • In Person: Visit the Monroe County Board of Elections at 39 W. Main Street, Rochester (Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM).

  • Online: Register through the DMV Motor Voter page by clicking here

  • By Phone: Call (585) 753-1550 to request a voter application by mail.

  • By Mail: Request a voter application to be mailed to you or download and print the NYS Voter Registration Form, complete and sign it, and mail it to the Monroe County Board of Elections, 39 W. Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614.

Your completed application must be received no later than 25 days before the election you wish to vote in.

Voter Qualifications

  • Age: Must be 18 years old by the election date.

  • Citizenship: Must be a United States Citizen.

  • Residency: Must be a resident of Monroe County for at least 30 days prior to the election.

  • Legal Status: Must not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction and must not be claiming the right to vote elsewhere.

Where to Vote

Visit the Monroe County Online Voter Information for details.

The Town Clerk's staff can also assist with questions about your election district, polling site locations, and voting hours. Call (585) 340-8629 for assistance.

Absentee Voting

Qualifications & Information

You may qualify to vote by absentee ballot if:

  • You will be away from your county of residence on Election Day due to duties, occupation, business, or vacation.

  • You are confined due to illness, physical disability, or for another reason either temporarily or permanently.

Click here for more information on absentee voting.

Updating Voter Registration

Updating Your Voter Information

  • Permanently Registered: Once registered, you remain registered unless you move.

  • Changes: Submit a new registration form for name, address, or party enrollment changes.

    • Moved: Notify the Board of Elections by: 25 days before the election if by mail. 20 days before the election if in person.

      After notifying, you can call for your new polling site and vote on a paper ballot.

    • Enrollment Changes: Take effect after the first general election at least 25 days after the form is filed.

Voter Registration Forms in Penfield

Forms are available at the Town Clerk’s office at Town Hall, 3100 Atlantic Ave.