What Are the Voting Requirements in Westchester County?
Quick answer: To vote in Westchester County, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, a resident of the county for at least 30 days before the election, registered to vote by the applicable deadline, and not currently serving a felony sentence of incarceration.
Full Eligibility Requirements
To register and vote in Westchester County (and anywhere in New York State), you must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Be at least 18 years old by the date of the general election (16- and 17-year-olds can pre-register in New York, and are automatically registered once they turn 18)
Be a resident of the county and election district for at least 30 days before the election
Not be currently incarcerated for a felony conviction (in New York, voting rights are automatically restored upon release from prison, even while on parole)
Not claim the right to vote in any other location
How to Register
You can register to vote in Westchester County through:
By mail: Download and mail a registration form via the Westchester County Board of Elections
In person: At the Westchester County Board of Elections (445 Hamilton Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY) or at participating New York State agencies (DMV, public assistance offices), available on any business day
2026 Registration Deadlines
General Election (November 3, 2026): Mail and in-person registration must be received by October 24, 2026
Address changes: Must be submitted by October 19, 2026
Voting Methods Available
In-person on Election Day: November 3, 2026, at your assigned polling location
Early voting: October 24 – November 1, 2026, at designated early voting sites
Absentee voting: Available to voters who qualify under New York's absentee ballot rules (apply through the county Board of Elections)
For a full walkthrough of eligibility and the registration process, the Westchester County Board of Elections maintains the most current and authoritative version of these requirements.
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