Decision 2024: How to register to vote in the tri-state? What you need to know
With Election Day right around the corner, Oct. 7 marks the deadline for voter registration in a number of key states including Georgia, Ohio, Montana and Texas, among others.
But, what about the tri-state area? New York, New Jersey and Connecticut residents can breathe a sigh of relief if they haven't registered to vote yet, because they still have some time - although the cut-off dates are fast approaching.
Scroll down for all you need to know of how to register to vote and when the deadline is:
NEW YORKNew Yorkers who wish to participate in this year's election and still need to register must follow certain criteria:
In New York State, you can register in-person the following ways:
In New York State, you can request a registration form the following ways:
Once the form is completed, mail the form to your local county board of elections .
In order to vote in the General Election, when it comes to registering by mail, applications must be received by a board of elections no later than Oct. 26.
Meanwhile, in-person registration must also take place no later than Oct. 26.
NEW JERSEYNew Jersey offers online voter registration . Residents can register by mail to vote in New Jersey by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your County Commissioner of Registration/Superintendent of Elections. However, residents can also register in person if they so choose.
Voter Registration RequirementsIn order to register in New Jersey, there are certain requirements that must be met:
The person registering to vote must complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form. Mail or deliver the Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form to the County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections of the county they live in.
Register OnlineTo register online, you will need your date of birth and one of the following forms of identification:
The registration deadline to vote in the next election is 21 days prior to the election day. This means that for the General Election, the deadline to register to vote is Tuesday, Oct. 15.
CONNECTICUT EligibilityYou are eligible to vote in Connecticut if: