VOTE | Choosing Where

The following is reposted with permission from Resist and Replace, a blog started by David Posnett.

A suggestion from Pamela Keen:

It is completely legal in NY State to choose where you wish to vote as long as you don’t vote twice (in different locations), which is voter fraud.

Second homeowners and those who rent for the summer months may choose to vote in their summer residence, such as CD-1.  They will need evidence of having lived in the district, such as a copy of utility bills. Here are four useful online resources:

1. A court case upholding voting rights for part-time residents in Southampton.

2. A useful website explaining your rights.

3. How to register on-line.

4. How to download the registration form online and then send in by mail— particularly useful if you want to help someone fill out the form.

Get some forms and have them handy.  Bring them to events and share them with your friends. For example, hand out registration forms at your July 4 barbecue! It is a good idea to start now.