Your vote is your voice. Participating in local and national elections is the primary way for the public to steer decision-making. National politics get the majority of coverage, but local elections have an equal- if not greater- impact on your community.

Voter turnout is low.  People don’t make it out to vote for a variety of reasons. Some are too busy. Others are unsure of how to register. Sometimes people may feel that thier vote doesn’t matter, and other times people simply forget! Even with the 2020 presidential election seeing the highest voter turnout ever, only about 67% of eligible adults voted. Midterm elections and referendums (directly voting to accept or reject a policy) see even lower turnout, sometimes falling into the single digits.

Your vote matters more than you think.  Even if you feel like your vote won’t change the outcome, voting records are visible proof of what people care about. Politicians who agree with you will be empowered to continue working towards change, while politicians who disagree with you will b pressured to compromise to stay popular.

The best place to find voting information is the Westchester County Board of Elections Website. 

Who: U.S. citizens, 18 years of age, residing in your village, city, county, or state for at least 30 days.

When: Deadlines depend on the type of election. For the November 5th General Election (and Presidential Election), your registration must be received by 10/26/24

Where: You may only be registered in one location- your primary residence.

How: Follow the instructions on the New York State Voter Registration Form to mail your form or visit the Board of Elections office in White Plains

Westchester County Board of Elections
25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601
Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.

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