Letter To The Editor: Absentee Vote, Guaranteed On-time Delivery

Thank you, Governor Cuomo! Now voters can submit absentee ballots without depending on post office delivery while protecting themselves from possible Covid-19 exposure.

By Executive Order, a drop box will be at every polling place statewide. You can turn in your absentee ballot at any early voting site in your county during open hours or you can turn your ballot in at your assigned polling place on election day, November 3 (for locations, hours and complete coverage of absentee voting in NY go to, voteearlyny.org).

Voting will be quick. There will be separate lines for people turning in absentee ballots.
Your ballot will be delivered to the county Board of Elections after polling places close on November 3. Before counting your absentee ballot, the Board of Elections will check to see that the electronic poll books have not recorded an in-person vote by you. There is no danger of anyone voting twice.

You may deliver your ballot yourself or give it to a trusted person for delivery to a polling place. Be sure to sign your ballot envelope and seal it in the outside envelope before delivering it yourself or through a friend.

Catherine Ray

Ossining