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Voters absent from the county, unable to go to the polls due to their own or a family member’s physical illness, at hospital, or detained waiting trial can request an absentee ballot up until the day of the election
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Qualifications to vote by absentee ballot:
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Absent from your county or, if a resident of New York City absent from said city, on Election Day.
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Unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability; or because you are the primary care giver of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled.
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A resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital.
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Detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony.
STATE LAW
New York
NY CLS Elec § 8-400
NY CLS Elec § 11-308
Voters absent from the county, unable to go to the polls due to their own or a family member’s physical illness, at hospital, or detained waiting trial can request an absentee ballot up until the day of the election. Applications can be requested and delivered by a family member or a member of the voter’s household. Emergency responders can apply for an emergency absentee ballot by fax, mail, or email if responding to an emergency.