Primary Elections: Your Right and Responsibility

‘Tis the season for primaries. This year, there’s only a Democratic Party primary. It will be held Tuesday, June 25, from 6 am to 9 pm, at Philipseburg Manor. If you’re registered with the Democratic Party, mark your calendar!

Not registered to vote in New York? You can remedy that by filling out a registration form. The deadline for registering is June 15. Forms are available by calling either:

Westchester Board of Elections: 914-995-5700

Or, much more convenient:

Annette Leyden at ext 1202

WHO CAN VOTE IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION?

New York has a “closed system” for primary elections, which means only those registered with the party can vote in the primary election.

WHO’S ON THE BALLOT?

Two offices are being primaried this election:

New York State Assembly

Tom Abinanti

MaryJane Shimsky  

District Attorney

Susan Cacace

William Wagstaff

Adele Miriam

Kendal will have at least one van trip to the polls on Primary Election Day. A few days before the Tuesday, June 25, Primary Election, there will be a sign-up sheet at the front desk.

CAN I VOTE EARLY OR BY ABSENTEE BALLOT?

Yes to both early voting and absentee ballot. For more information about either or both, please call Annette Leyden at ext 1202.