Geneseo Votes: Student Voter Information
Find everything you need to vote as a 黑料网 student. Learn how to register, locate your polling place, and explore helpful voting resources.
Get Ready to Vote
Under New York State law, college students can vote using either their college address or their home address. That doesn’t mean you can just show up and vote on Election Day. You need to .
The New York State General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Here鈥檚 what you need to know to make a plan and ensure your vote is counted:
Election Day
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 a.m. 鈥� 9:00 p.m. EST
Important
- In order to vote in the , you must be registered to vote by .
- You must be 18 years old by November 3, 2026.
- Under New York State law, you may vote using either your college address or your home address, but you must be registered at that address.
- If you are registered outside Livingston County, you must vote in that jurisdiction (either in person or by absentee/mail ballot).
- Address Change Deadline:听If you have moved off campus or have changed residence halls, you are required to update the address on your voter registration with the Livingston County Board of Elections by October 19, 2026, to ensure you receive the correct ballot and polling place information. If you are registered to vote at home and wish to vote in Geneseo on Election Day, October 19, 2026, is the deadline to update your voter registration address. You can use the听听or the听听to听change your address.
- The听听or the听听can be used to听change a name or address. Notices of change of address from registered voters received at least 15 days before a special, primary or general election by a听听must be processed and entered in the records in time for that election.
- You may vote early, in person on Election Day, or by mail (absentee or early mail ballot).
- For the General Election on November 3, you can vote in person before Election Day. where voters can vote in-person before Election Day in their county.
If you’re not able to vote in person in the , you may in advance of the election to cast your vote.
- to be mailed to the voter must be received by the Board of Elections
- If the applicant or their agent delivers the application to the Board of Elections in person, such
- November 2026 General Election Ballots must be received by November 10th.
For the November 3, 2026 General Election, you can vote in person before Election Day.
What is Early Voting?
Early Voting is a nine (9) day period when voters can vote in person before Election Day in their county.
Who can vote early?
All registered voters can vote early
When can I vote early?
Livingston County Early Voting Polling Hours
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026: 10:00AM TO 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026: 10:00AM TO 8:00PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026: 9:00AM TO 5:00PM
Where can I vote early?
Livingston County Voters can vote at:
Livingston County Government Center
6 Court Street, Room 205/208, Geneseo, NY 14454
How will I vote during early voting?
Voting during early voting is the same as voting on Election Day. When you get to the early voting center, you will check in to vote, receive your ballot, and vote as in any other election. Once you vote early, you will not be eligible to vote on Election Day; your vote will already have been cast.
When will early voting results be posted?
Early voting votes will be canvassed and reported after 9 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Official results will be available after certification.
Can I still vote by absentee ballot?
Yes, If you are out of your home county, or if you are permanently or temporarily disabled, ill or are the primary care giver for one or more people who are ill or physically disabled, or a resident of a Veterans Hospital, or detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or incarcerated for an offense other than a felony Please note that if an absentee ballot is issued, you will not be able to vote on a machine.
How can I find out more about Early Voting?
You can contact the Livingston County Board of Elections at 585-243-7090 or the
State Board of Elections at 518-474-1953 or
How to Vote
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- Make sure you are at your home address in accordance with the deadline specified in the .
Use the link above to register or update your address. - Make a travel plan to vote in person on Election Day or so that your request will arrive 10 days before the election.
Address Change Deadline (students registered to vote outside of Geneseo):听If you are registered to vote at home and wish to vote in Geneseo on Election Day, October 19, 2026, is the deadline to update your voter registration address. You can use the听听or the听听to听change your address.
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- Make sure you’re registered to vote at your college address in accordance with the deadlines specified in the .
Use the link above to register or update your address. - Make a plan to vote in person on Election Day. You can .
On-Campus Students Poll Site:
MacVittie College Union Ballroom Lounge (District 5)
Address Change Deadline (on-campus students registered to vote in Geneseo):听If you have moved off campus or have changed residence halls, you are required to update your address with the Livingston County Board of Elections by October 19, 2026, to ensure you receive the correct ballot and polling place information. You can use the听听or the听听to听change your address.
Off-Campus Students Poll Site Locations:
Address Change Deadline (off-campus students registered to vote in Geneseo):听If you live off campus and have changed apartments/residences, you are required to update your address with the Livingston County Board of Elections by October 19, 2026, to ensure you receive the correct ballot and polling place information. You can use the听听or the听听to听change your address.
The election district map for Geneseo is available at . You can also call the Board of Elections at 585-243-7090 to locate your poll site.
If your home address is outside of New York State and you plan to vote in your home community, please for in-person and/or absentee voting.
Other Voting Options
Voting Early in Livingston County
If you’re registered to vote in Livingston County, you can vote early at the : 6 Court Street, Geneseo, NY.
Livingston County Early Voting Hours
On September 20, 2023, Governor Hochul signed Chapter 481 of the Laws of 2023, establishing the New York Early Mail Voter Act.
Any registered voter may apply for an early mail ballot.
Please note: Due to a recent change in law, New York State voters are no longer permitted to cast a ballot on a voting machine if they have already been issued an early mail or absentee ballot for that election. Voters who have already been issued an absentee or early mail ballot (see below) can still vote in person using an affidavit ballot.
Absentee ballot applications are also available in MacVittie College Union, Room 344.
If you are registered in another county and will be unable to vote in person on election day, you may file an absentee ballot application online:
Absentee ballot applications are also available in MacVittie College Union, Room 344. You may also download and complete an absentee ballot application in either Spanish or English below:
Please note: Due to a recent change in law, New York State voters are no longer permitted to cast a ballot on a voting machine if they have already been issued an early mail or absentee ballot for that election. Voters who have already been issued an absentee or early mail ballot (see below) can still vote in person using an affidavit ballot.
