The power that we as citizens yield at the ballot box cannot be understated. Of all of our constitutional rights, it is perhaps the most important tool we have to protect our democracy.
To register to vote, change your name, address, or party enrollment:
Want to help make sure we have free and fair elections? Become an election inspector! Otsego County will provide all the necessary training.
Are you a college student? NY State allows you to register to vote in either your home district/state or at your college address, but you cannot be registered in both. Get more information at the SUNY Oneonta voter registration guide here.
Click here to request an Early Mail Ballot or Absentee Ballot.
Important Dates:
2026 Elections
Feb 1 – County/City/Town Clerks certify offices up for election
Feb 3 – Commissioners’ Meeting 9AM
Feb 14 – Last day for BOE to receive change of party enrollment
Feb 21 – Petition signature requirements calculated
Feb 24-Apr 2 – Dates for collecting signatures on designating petitions
Mar 30-Apr 6 – Dates for filing designating petitions
Apr 10 – Last day to accept/decline designation
Apr 14 – First day to collect signatures on independent petitions
May 19-26 – Dates for filing independent petitions
May 29 – Last day to accept/decline independent nomination
June 13 – Last day to register for Primary Elections
Primary Elections – June 23rd
Oct 24 – Last day to register for General Election
General Election – November 3rd
