Voter Information
Register to Vote
In order to qualify to vote you must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, resident of the district for 30 days immediately preceding the election and a registered voter.
If you are not registered, prospective voters can still register to vote with the local county board of elections by completing an online application with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Absentee Ballot Applications
- Click here to download or print the Absentee Ballot Application
- At the District Office through 3:00PM Monday through Friday beginning April 24, 2024; or
- By request via email to the District Clerk crodriguez@wcsdk12.org
- Applications are required to receive an absentee ballot or to cast vote early
- Completed Applications must be received by the District Clerk:
- By or prior to 4:00 P.M. on May 16, 2024, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter; or
- By or prior to 4:00 P.M. on May 20, 2024, if the ballot is to be picked up personally by the voter.
- Absentee ballots must be received by the School District Clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on May 21, 2024
Early Mail Ballots
New in 2024 click here for the form to request an early ballot.
- In 2024, New York State has instituted early mail voting for any residents wishing to vote in this manner. Similar to absentee voting, registered voters must request a mail-in ballot in writing within 30 days of election (that is after April 21). Click here for the form to request an early mail ballot.
- After verifying the status of the voter, the district will either mail the early mail ballot or the voter may pick it up at the district office. If a ballot is to be mailed, the request must be received at least seven days before the election.
- All completed ballots must be received back to the District Clerk by 5PM on the budget vote and board of education election day, May 21, 2024.
Nominating Petitions
Board of Education Candidate Petition Packets are available – Due April 22, 2024
Petition Form
Campaign Expenditure form
There will be 2 vacancies on the Board of Education. Petitions are available for the following seats for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
Petitions can also be picked up from Carrie Rodriguez, District Clerk, 52 West Main Street, Washingtonville, NY during the hours of 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Requests can also be made via email to crodriguez@wcsdk12.org.
37 qualified voter signatures are required on the petition. Petitions must be returned no later than 5:00 PM, April 22, 2024.
ABSENTEE BALLOT Q&A
- Q: Who may use this application for a school district absentee ballot?
- Q: Who is a qualified voter?
- Q: Where and when should my absentee ballot application be submitted?
- Q: When will the absentee ballot be sent to me?