For the 2022 August Primary election, you can vote in person before Election Day.
What is Early Voting?
In New York State, voters can vote in-person before Election Day at one or more voting sites in their county. Columbia County has two Early Voting sites—one in Hudson and one in Valatie. A voter may vote at either site, no matter where in the county the voter resides. All early voting sites are accessible to voters with physical disabilities.
Who can vote early?
All voters registered in Columbia County are eligible to vote in the Special Election and all voters registered in Columbia County enrolled in a party having a Primary.
When can I vote early?
Early voting in New York State will begin prior to the August 23 Primary & Special Elections and will be from Saturday, August 13 through Sunday, August 21.
Columbia County Early Voting Hours:
Saturday, August 13: 9am – 5pm
Sunday, August 14: 9am – 5pm
Monday, August 15: Noon – 8pm
Tuesday, August 16: 9am – 5pm
Wednesday, August 17: Noon – 8pm
Thursday, August 18: 9am – 5pm
Friday, August 19: 9am – 5pm
Saturday, August 20: 9am – 5pm
Sunday, August 21: 9am – 5pm
Where can I vote early?
Columbia County has TWO early voting sites. A Columbia County registered voter can vote at either site, no matter where in the county the voter resides.
The early voting sites are located at:
Columbia County Board of Elections
401 State Street
Hudson, NY 12534
And
Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building
3211 Church Street
Valatie, NY 12184
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 site, you will check in to vote, receive your ballot, and vote as any other election.
There will be instructions available at the early voting sites to familiarize you with the ballot. There will also be a notice to voters and bill of rights. You may ask an election inspector to explain how to cast your ballot or request help if you need any assistance.
If you vote during the Early Voting period, you are not eligible to vote on Election Day.
When will early voting results be posted?
Early voting votes will be canvassed and reported after 9:00 pm on Tuesday, August 23.
