Johnnies Vote
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5.
St. John’s University’s Division of Student Success encourages all those eligible to register to vote and to participate in all elections.
In New York State, the deadline to register online to vote is Saturday, October 26 (unless you are already registered). To vote in federal, state, and local elections, you must be registered to vote.
How to Vote in New York City
To register to vote in New York State, you must
- be a US citizen;
- be 18 years old (you may preregister before you are 18, but cannot vote);
- be a resident of New York and the county, city, or village for at least 30 days before the election;
- not be in prison for a felony conviction (see felon registration rights);
- not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court;
- not claim the right to vote elsewhere
Source: NYS Board of Elections
Visit the NYS Board of Elections for complete information on registering to vote in New York State.
How to Register to Vote
New York residents may register to vote online using the Electronic Voter Registration Application (you will need your New York State driver license or nondriver ID and Social Security number). Remember to check the New York State voter registration deadlines!
New York State voter registration forms are available on the Queens campus from the following offices:
- Campus Concierge: D’Angelo Center, second floor
- Office of the Registrar: Newman Hall, room 102
- Office of Government Relations: University Center, lobby desk (opposite Human Resources)
Additional Ways to Register to Vote:
- You can register in person at your county board of elections or at any New York State Agency-based voter registration center.
- You may also submit your voter application form at the Department of Motor Vehicles, either in person or online if you already have DMV-issued identification.
- You can request a New York State Voter Registration form by mail by entering your name directly into the state’s mailing list database.
- You can call 1-800-FOR-VOTE (1-800-367-8683) to request a voter application.
You can be registered to vote in your state of residence, which could be your home state or your college state—but you can only register to vote in one state. States have different deadlines and rules, so please check with your state’s election office so you don’t miss out.
We encourage students to stay civically engaged while abroad. US citizens can vote in US elections while studying abroad. The US embassy and website for your host country will provide voting abroad resources. In some countries, you can fill out your ballot online. Please visit www.fvap.gov for more information.
Where and How to Vote
After registering to vote, you still need to have a voting plan. Classes, practice, work, and midterms can make any day hectic. Find your polling place now and have a plan for Election Day (Tuesday, November 5)! You may also request an early/absentee ballot from New York State.
When you arrive at your polling place, the election officials will look up your address to ensure you are at the correct location. After you sign your name on the listing of registered voters, a poll worker will give you a voter card, ballot, and privacy sleeve and direct you to a privacy booth or ballot-marking device to mark your ballot.
Be Informed and Vote!
There are many sources of information on the different candidates and political parties. Be aware that any given news source may have an agenda or bias, but by reading, listening, and watching you can be better informed.
Your vote matters!
Campus Voter Events
On Thursday, October 3, stop by D'Angelo Center Coffeehouse (3rd Floor) from 1-4 p.m. to speak with a Board of Elections Representative to build your voting plan or request an absentee ballot.