Key dates
- Oct 24Register by this dateRegistration must be received. Also the last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot online or by mail. Early voting begins.
- Oct 24 – Nov 1Early votingNine days of in-person voting at any early voting site in Orange County.
- Nov 2Last day to apply in personTo pick up a mail-in or absentee ballot in person at the county Board of Elections.
- Nov 3Election DayPolls are open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Nov 10Mailed ballots dueMail-in and absentee ballots must be postmarked by Nov 3 and received by the county Board of Elections by Nov 10.
Every vote counts
Local races here have been decided by a handful of votes.
- 2votes2010, Village of Monroe mayorThe winner finished two votes ahead after the Orange County Board of Elections certified the count.
- 11votes2024, Monroe-Woodbury school boardThe third open seat went to a candidate with 709 votes. The next candidate had 698.
- 35votes2012, Village of Monroe trusteeThe second seat was won with 226 votes. The next candidate had 191.
Why your vote matters
Three good reads on what a single vote can do.
Quick answers
Do I need to bring ID to vote?
Usually no. When you register, the Board of Elections checks your driver’s license or non-driver ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number. If your identity could not be verified at registration, bring an ID the first time you vote, such as a photo ID, a current utility bill, a bank statement or a paycheck.
Can I vote early?
Yes. Early voting runs October 24 to November 1 at any early voting site in Orange County. If you vote early, you cannot vote again on Election Day. See Orange County early voting sites.
What is the difference between a mail-in ballot and an absentee ballot?
Any registered voter can request a mail-in ballot. An absentee ballot is for voters who will be away from their county on Election Day, who cannot go to the polls because of illness or disability, or who are caring for someone who is ill or disabled.
How do I return my mail-in ballot?
Mail it in the prepaid return envelope with a postmark no later than November 3, and it must reach the county Board of Elections by November 10. You can also hand it in at the county Board of Elections office or at a poll site in your county by 9:00 PM on November 3.
How do I check that I am registered or track my ballot?
Use the State Board of Elections voter look-up. It shows your registration, your polling place and the status of a mail-in ballot. Open the voter look-up.
Questions?
Reach us any time.