Governor: ‘Sweeping Reforms’ Clear Way For Absentee Voting

3 Ways Make It Easier To Get,

Submit Trump-vs-Biden Ballots

ALBANY – In what he termed "sweeping reform," Governor Cuomo today signed a law that will make it easier for New Yorkers to vote by absentee ballot in this fall's Presidential election.

According to the Otsego County Board of Elections, the package:

Expands the definition of “Temporary Illness” on absentee ballot applications to include avoiding contracting an illness or disease (including COVID-19).
Starting today, allows voters without an application form to request a ballot by letter, fax or email and an application will be included with their ballot.
Moves the last day to postmark an absentee ballot to Election Day, Nov. 3.

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