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NEWS: Governor Cuomo just signed legislation giving all New York voters the option to vote by mail this fall.
Here’s a quick thread on what you need to know.
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Here’s a quick thread on what you need to know.
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To vote by mail, you must request an absentee ballot.
You can select the reason as “Temporary illness or disability” due to the risk of contracting the coronavirus. 2/
You can select the reason as “Temporary illness or disability” due to the risk of contracting the coronavirus. 2/
You must request an absentee ballot to vote by mail this fall, even if you voted by mail in the June primaries.
(Unless you are already on the permanent absentee voter list due to long-term disability or illness.) 3/
(Unless you are already on the permanent absentee voter list due to long-term disability or illness.) 3/
If you request an absentee ballot, you are still eligible to vote in person (Early Voting or Election Day). 4/
We recommend requesting your absentee ballot early to give @boenyc as much time as possible to process your request.
They will make an online request form available soon. 5/
They will make an online request form available soon. 5/
In the meantime, you can find print-at-home applications at http://voting.nyc . Click on “How to Vote.”
You can also call @boenyc at 1-866-VOTE-NYC to request a form. 6/
You can also call @boenyc at 1-866-VOTE-NYC to request a form. 6/
@BOENYC will start to mail ballots out September 18th on a rolling basis. Once you receive your ballot, mail it back as soon as you can!
You can also drop it off at your poll site or local Board of Elections office to avoid the mail. 7/
You can also drop it off at your poll site or local Board of Elections office to avoid the mail. 7/
Another great option to avoid the crowds on Election Day is to vote early October 24th-November 1st.
Learn more about how to vote safely this fall. 8/8 https://nyccfb.info/nyc-votes/coronavirus/
Learn more about how to vote safely this fall. 8/8 https://nyccfb.info/nyc-votes/coronavirus/
