Governor Cuomo has signed into law election reforms that will make it easier for New Yorkers to vote and be counted in November. Two of the measures specifically address the application process for absentee ballots.
Under the new law, voters can now submit an application for an absentee ballot to the Westchester County Board of Elections immediately.
Also, the new law gives voters the right to request an absentee ballot due to risk of illness to themselves or others. This effectively means that if a voter has a concern about contracting COVID-19, they can indicate that as a valid reason for requesting an absentee ballot.
To download an application for an absentee ballot and for important details on how to apply, visit the Westchester County Board of Elections website. Absentee ballot application forms are also available in the Irvington Village Clerk’s office.