New York Public Personnel Law: New York State registered voters concerned about risk or exposure to COVID-19 may request an absentee ballot for the November 3, 2020 election

September 02, 2020

New York State registered voters concerned about risk or exposure to COVID-19 may request an absentee ballot for the November 3, 2020 election

New York State's Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued an Executive Order permitting any New York State registered voter concerned about risk or exposure to COVID-19 to request an absentee ballot.

On September 1, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the launch of New York's Absentee Ballot Portal where voters can directly request an absentee ballot for the November 3, 2020 election. The Governor's Executive Order to permits any voter concerned about risk or exposure to COVID during the ongoing pandemic to request an absentee ballot.

The Governor also issued an Executive Order to bolster and support New Yorkers' right to vote. The order requires county boards of elections to take concrete steps to inform voters of upcoming deadlines, be prepared for upcoming elections and help ensure absentee ballots can be used in all elections.

All Registered New York State Voters Can Request an Absentee Ballot Here

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