Albany County
BOARD of ELECTIONS
32 North Russell Road | Albany, NY 12206
Phone: (518) 487-5060 | Fax: (518) 487-5077
Email: boardofelections@albanycounty.com
Monday–Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Matthew J. Clyne
Democratic Commissioner

Heidi Connors
Democratic Deputy Commissioner
Rachel L. Bledi
Republican Commissioner

Melissa Kermani
Republican Deputy Commissioner
Primary Election Day:
Tuesday, June 25, 2019 List of Polling Sites
Absentee Extended Hours for Primary Election:
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 | 8:30am-7:00pm
Thursday, June 20, 2019 | 8:30am-7:00pm
Saturday, June 22, 2019 | 9:00am-Noon

Board of Elections

The Albany County Board of Elections was established and is mandated by §3-200 of the New York State Election Law.  The Board's operations are supervised by two Commissioners, each representing one of the two major political parties in New York State. Commissioners are nominated by majority vote of the County Committees of their respective political parties and are confirmed by vote of the County Legislature. Section 3-300 of the New York State Election Law requires equal representation of the two major political parties in the appointment of Board employees. What we do:
  • Support and oversee election operations for both primary and general elections.
  • Support school board, fire district, village and special elections throughout Albany County.
  • Promote and oversee the registration of eligible voters within Albany County and provide registration assistance to eligible voters outside the County.
  • Review registrations to ensure that voters’ addresses reflect actual residency.
  • Conduct annual seminars and examinations, as required by law, related to election procedures and technology for approximately 1,400 election inspectors and ballot clerks.
  • Provide informational support to candidates, political units, public entities and the general public.
NYS Judicial Candidate Voter Guide The non-partisan Judicial Candidate Voter Guide [www.nycourts.gov/vote] is designed to help you make a more informed decision on Election Day. It includes descriptions of elective judicial offices throughout the state. The Guide also provides a list of judicial candidates on the ballot in each county based on information provided by the state and county boards of election.
Search Albany County Election Districts and Print Maps Search Albany County election districts and download printable maps. Interactive Election District Maps »
Where do I vote? Voting locations, local representatives, sample ballots and more!  Voter Information Search »

POLITICAL CALENDARS
Political calendars, which list important dates regarding elections, are a valuable guide to the administration of our election process.

2019 Political Calendar

For additional information about State financial filings, please visit the NYS Board of Elections at www.elections.ny.gov/ external website.

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A New Way to Vote
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