The Schenectady County Board of Elections is a bipartisan agency responsible for all aspects of the electoral process, from voter registration to election results.  We are dedicated to providing the information and education needed by our residents to become effective and empowered voters.

Absentee Drop Box Plan for Board of Elections, Early Voting and Election Day Poll Sites

Individuals returning voted absentee ballots do not need to wait in line to return a ballot.  Placed at the Board of Election and each poll site during early voting and on election day will be a labeled box to receive absentee ballots. Additionally, there will be a sign placed on the door directing voters to utilize the drop box. 

Please contact us with any questions or if we can be of further assistance.

Register to Vote

Absentee Voting

• Online Absentee Voting Portal

Military and Overseas Federal Voting

Early Voting Information

Find your Polling Site

Become a Poll Worker

2020 General Election Political Calendar 

2020 General Election Sample Ballots

2020 General Election Notice to Candidates

Click here to look up the status of your Absentee Voting Application 

Click here to find your polling location or view your sample ballot

Voting Accessibility

Accessible Application with Instructions (PDF)

Accessible Application with Instructions (PDF) Spanish 

• Accessible Application Portal 

There is a ballot marking device available for voters at the Schenectady County Board of Elections.

2696 Hamburg St.

Schenectady, NY 12303

The Board of Elections is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.