The Commissioners of Elections would like to inform voters that Election Day will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and poll sites throughout the County will be open 6am to 9pm.
Orange County voters who would like to vote by absentee for the General Election may request an Absentee Ballot Application by calling the Orange County Board of Elections at 845-360-6500 or 1-800-879-POLL, by email elections@orangecountygov.com or request onine at the Board website: orangecountygov.com/elections.
Qualifications to vote by absentee include: Absent from your county on Election Day. Unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability (temporary illness includes being unable to appear due to risk of contracting or spreading a communicable disease like COVID-19). Unable to appear because you are the primary care giver of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled.
A resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital. In jail or prison for any reason other than a felony conviction. This includes anyone who is awaiting grand jury action, awaiting trial, or serving a sentence for a misdemeanor.
The last day to postmark application for a ballot is: Monday, October 24, 2022. Voters may also obtain a ballot in person at the Board of Elections office at 75 Webster Ave, Goshen. Between the hours of 9:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday thru Friday until November 7, 2022.
The Board of Elections will have extended hours for Absentee Balloting on the following dates and times: Saturday– October 29, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday – November 1, 2022 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Wednesday – November 2, 2022 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday– November 5, 2022 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
For additional information please contact the Orange County Board of Elections at (845) 360-6500. Email the Board of Elections at:
Elections@orangecountygov.com. Visit our website at:
www.orangecountygov.com/elections.
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