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ALBANY---If you're not already registered to vote for November's election, time is running out for you to do so.
The State Board of Elections has reminded all state residents to register to vote for the Nov. 7 general election, if they have not already done so.
Candidates for Governor and Lt. Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General, U. S. Senate and all Congressional, State Senate and State Assembly seats will be on the ballot this year, as well as candidates for State Supreme Court in most judicial districts.
Mail-in voter registration forms must be postmarked by midnight, Oct. 13 and be received by your local board of elections no later than Oct. 18 to be valid for the upcoming election. Residents may register in-person at their county board of elections until the close of business on Oct. 13. Residents who have been honorably discharged from the military or have become naturalized citizens since Oct. 13, may register in person at their board of elections up until Oct. 27. Residents who have moved to a new county are reminded that they must re-register from their new address. Those who are currently registered and have moved to a new address in the same county should notify their county board of elections in writing of their move no later than October 18th in order that the change be processed and entered in the records in time for this election. The New York State Voter Registration Form can be used by new voters or movers for these purposes.
Voter registration forms are available at county boards of elections as well as many post offices, libraries and state agency offices throughout the state. Internet users may download a registration form by clicking on "Voting" on the State Board's web site. People interested in registering may also call 1-800-FOR-VOTE before Monday, Oct. 9 to request a mail registration form. Requests received by Oct. 9 will be processed and the forms will be mailed to the caller's home or business address. Requests received after Oct. 9 will still be processed, but callers may not receive their form in time to register for this election.
For more information on registering to vote in New York State, call your county board of elections or 1-800-FOR-VOTE. Internet users go to www.elections.state.ny.us/ 9-25-06
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