Columbia VOTES!

Get Ready to VOTE!

Below, find all the important information you need to know to make your voice heard during elections, including information on early voting, absentee ballots, and polling places.

More resources are available at Columbia Votes.

Where Do I Find Who and What is on My Ballot?

Use this helpful guide from the School of International and Public Affairs, whosontheballot.org(link is external and opens in a new window), to search your address and find  issues and persons on the ballot. 

You can also consult the NYC Votes Ballot Guide(link is external and opens in a new window) for information on candidates and issues.

Need an absentee ballot in New York?

Learn more about how to apply for an absentee ballot(link is external and opens in a new window) in New York. Note: The USPS recommends that voters mail in their completed ballots at least one week prior to their state’s deadline. Apply Now!(link is external and opens in a new window)

Early Voting in NYC

Columbia University is proud to serve as an Early Voting location on the Manhattanville (The Forum) and CUIMC (Russ Berrie Center) campuses. Find Your NYC Polling Location(link is external and opens in a new window).

General Voting Resources

League of Women Voters(link is external and opens in a new window)

The League of Women Voters works to register voters, provide voters with election information through voter guides as well as candidate forums and debates.

TurboVote(link is external and opens in a new window)

TurboVote provides election reminders, help with voter registration and voting by mail throughout the US.

Vote.org(link is external and opens in a new window)

Vote.org uses technology to simplify political engagement, increase voter turnout, and strengthen American democracy.

Federal Elections Commission(link is external and opens in a new window)

The FEC was created to promote confidence and participation in the democratic process.