Early Voting For The General Election Begins In Dutchess County

DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY — The general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 4, but registered voters in Dutchess County don't have to wait for Election Day to cast their ballots.

Early voting enables voters to cast their ballot in person prior to election day. Dutchess County voters may visit any early voting site in the county. Be aware that your typical poll site is likely closed for early voting. In-person early voting is not available on November 3 (the day before the Election Day).

There is still time to apply for an absentee ballot, or take advantage of early voting.

Early voting will take place on the following days and times leading up to Election Day:

• Saturday, October 25, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Sunday, October 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Monday, October 27, noon - 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 28, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 29, noon - 8 p.m.
• Thursday, October 30, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Friday, October 31 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Saturday, November 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Sunday, November 2, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Dutchess County will have seven early voting centers for the General Election. Any registered voter in Dutchess County can vote at any of the seven early voting sites:

• Pavilion at Brookmeade 34 Brookmeade Drive, Rhinebeck
• Fishkill Town Hall 807 Route 52, Fishkill
• Boardman Road Library 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie
• Cornell Cooperative Extension 2715 Route 44, Millbrook
• Mid-Hudson Library Auditorium 105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
• Board of Elections Training Center 4280 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park
• Wappinger Town Hall 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls

Voter registration applications must be received by the board of elections no later than Oct. 25, to be eligible to vote in the General Election.