Time Is Running Out to Register to Vote in NY's 2021 Elections

The 2021 Election is approaching fast, and that also means the deadline for New Yorkers who are not already registered to vote is also drawing near.

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With this year's election is just 4 weeks away, on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 is a very important election year in New York State. Many state, county, and local offices are up for grabs this year. These local and county elections often can have a huge impact on the day-to-day lives of citizens across the state.

If you are planning on voting in this year's election, and you are not registered to vote, you have until Friday, October 8, 2021, to submit your voter's registration form. Forms can be completed online or on paper and mailed to the Board of Elections in the county you live in. If you do mail in your form, it must be postmarked by Friday, October 8, 2021, and received by the Board of Elections by Wednesday, October 13, 2021, for it to be valid.

We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate
-Thomas Jefferson

If you aren't sure if you are already registered to vote, you can check your voter status here on the New York State Elections website.

Just in case you don't remember, the following offices are open to being elected in Erie County this year:

Justice of the New York State Supreme Court - 14 Year Term
Erie County Family Court Judge - 10 Year Term
Erie County Sheriff - 4 Year Term
Erie County Comptroller - 4 Year Term
Erie County County Legislator - 2 Year Term
City of Buffalo Court Judge - 10 Year Term
City of Buffalo Mayor - 4 Year Term
City of Lackawanna Councilman - 4 Year Term
City of Tonawanda Mayor - 4 Year Term
City of Tonawanda Councilmember - 2 Year Term

This is just a small sampling of the offices that are going to be filled this year.

You can get a complete list of the offices being elected this year on the Erie County BOE website, the Niagara County BOE website, or the NYS Elections Website.