Politics & Government

Mid-Hudson Valley 2023 General Election Early, Absentee Voting Info

Find out when you can vote early in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties.

Find out when you can vote early in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties.
Find out when you can vote early in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster counties. (Patch Graphics)

MID-HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Registered voters in the mid-Hudson Valley will not have to wait until Tuesday, Nov. 7 to vote in the general election.

As in the past, there will be opportunities to vote ahead of time via absentee ballot or at early voting locations.

The early voting period for the 2023 general election is from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5. Absentee ballots must be postmarked or tuned in to your county’s board of elections or any polling site by 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7.

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Registration Deadlines

There is still time to register to vote in the General Election. The last day to submit a voter registration application to the Board of Elections for the General Election is Oct. 23. The last day a change of address must be received by the Board of Elections for the General Election is also Oct. 23.

Absentee Voting Deadlines

  • Oct. 23 is the last day for Boards of Elections to receive applications or letters of application by mail or online portal for the general ballot.
  • Nov. 6 is the last day for an applicant or agent to apply in person at the Board of Elections for the General Election absentee ballot.
  • Nov. 7 is the last day to postmark the General Election absentee ballot by mail. The ballot must be received by the Board of Elections no later than Nov. 14.
  • Nov. 7 is the last day to deliver the General Election absentee ballot in person to the Board of Elections or at any poll site throughout the county, by the close of the polls on election day.

Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA Absentee Voters Deadline

  • Oct. 28 is the last day for Boards of Elections to RECEIVE applications for Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA absentee ballot for general if not previously registered.
  • Oct. 31 is the last for Boards of Elections to RECEIVE application for Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA absentee ballot for general if already registered.
  • Nov. 6 is the last day to apply personally for Military ballot for general if previously registered.
  • Nov. 7 is the last day to postmark Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA ballot for the general. The ballot must be received by the Board of Elections no later than Nov. 20.

Dutchess County Early Voting

Hours and days for early voting are:

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  • Saturday, Oct. 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 29: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 30: Noon to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 31: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 2: Noon to 8 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 3: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 4: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 5: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dutchess County voters may cast their ballot at any of the locations listed below.

  • Mid-Hudson Library Auditorium, 105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie
  • Boardman Road Library, 141 Boardman Road, Poughkeepsie
  • Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 East Market Street, Rhinebeck
  • Wappinger Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls
  • Fishkill Town Hall, 807 Route 52, Fishkill
  • Cornell Cooperative Center, 2715 US-44, Millbrook
  • Board of Elections Training Facility, 4280 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park

General election sample ballots for Dutchess County can be accessed through this link.

To confirm voter registration, access voter district information, find out where your Election Day poll site is and get a list of who will be on your ballot, go here.

Ulster County Early Voting

Hours and days for early voting are:

  • Saturday, Oct. 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 29: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 30: Noon to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 2: Noon to 8 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 3: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 4: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 5: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All registered voters in Ulster County are entitled to vote during early voting and may cast their ballot at any one of the Ulster County early voting centers.

  • Olive American Legion Hall, 26-28 Mountain Road, Shokan
  • Midtown Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston
  • Ellenville Public Library, 40 Center St. Ellenville
  • New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Drive, New Paltz
  • Marlborough Town Hall, 21 Milton Turnpike, Milton
  • Saugerties Senior Center, 207 Market St., Saugerties

Sample ballots for Ulster County races in the general election can be accessed through this link.

To confirm voter registration, access voter district information, find out where your Election Day poll site is and get a list of who will be on your ballot, go here.

Orange County Early Voting

Hours and days for early voting are:

  • Saturday, Oct. 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 29: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Monday, Oct. 30: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 31: Noon to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 1: Noon to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 2: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday, Nov. 3: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, Nov. 4: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Nov. 5: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Any registered Orange County voter will be able to vote at the sites listed below.

  • City Newburgh Activity Center, 401 Washington St., Newburgh
  • New Windsor Community Center, 555 Union Ave., New Windsor
  • Warwick Senior Center, 132 Kings Highway, Warwick
  • Village of Montgomery Senior Center, 36 Bridge St., Montgomery
  • Port Jervis City Hall, Meeting Room, 20 Hammond St., Port Jervis
  • Middletown Senior Center, 62-70 West Main St., Middletown
  • Caroline Building (former OC Dept. of Social Services), 23 Hatfield Lane, Goshen
  • Monroe Town Hall, 1465 Orange Turnpike, Monroe

Sample ballots for all Orange County races in the general election can be found through this link.

To confirm voter registration, access voter district information, find out where your Election Day poll site is and get a list of who will be on your ballot, go here.

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