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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation
(S.8130-D/A.10516-A) extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots until
the day of the election. To be counted, primary ballots must be postmarked by
June 23rd. The Governor previously issued Executive Orders allowing all New
Yorkers to vote absentee in the June 23rd primary elections and ensuring every
New Yorker registered to vote receives a postage-paid absentee ballot
application in the mail.
The Governor also announced he will issue an Executive Order
extending the deadline for school districts to receive school budget ballots.
To be counted, school budget ballots can be accepted by hand delivery through
5pm on June 9th and received by mail through June 16th by the school district.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world, and while
we are making great progress and the numbers keep going down, no New Yorker
should have to choose between their health and their right to vote,"
Governor Cuomo said. "Extending the deadline to submit absentee ballots
builds on our previous Executive Orders to make it easier for New Yorkers to
vote absentee in the upcoming primary election and it will help to increase voter
participation as we continue to fight this virus."
