Any registered voter who would simply like to vote Early, can do so by applying for an Early Ballot application.

Any registered voter who will be out of their county of residence on any Primary, Special or General Election Day due to occupation, business, vacation or studies; is ill or disabled; or is detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony, may apply for an absentee ballot.

Anyone who is permanently ill or disabled may apply for a Permanent Absentee Ballot. The Board of Elections will investigate the facts given and, if satisfied, will mark the voter’s record "Permanently Disabled" A ballot will automatically be mailed for each election thereafter in which the voter is qualified to vote.

How does an absentee or early ballot work?

• An Absentee or Early Ballot is a paper ballot which looks exactly like the ballot on the voting machine. In this manner, your vote remains confidential.

• Keep in mind that unless the Oath Envelope is signed, the Ballot is enclosed in the Oath Envelope and sealed, your ballot will not be counted.

• This ballot, if mailed, must be must be received by the Fulton City School District - District Clerk, 167 S. 4th St., by 5:00 p.m. on election day. 

How do I apply for an absentee or early ballot?

• It’s easy. Anytime during the year, you may telephone, email or write to the Fulton City School District Clerk requesting an application for the ballot. You may also apply in person at the Fulton City School District – Superintendent’s Office - District Clerks Office, or have someone pick up the application for you.  These applications will be obtainable during school business hours (8:00 am – 4:00pm) from the District Clerk beginning April 21, 2025.

• Upon completion, the application must be mailed or delivered to the Fulton City School District, Education Center 167 S. 4th St., NY 13069 to the attention of the District Clerk no later than seven days before the election or delivered in person no later than the day before the election.

When do I apply for an absentee or early ballot?

• You may request an Absentee or Early Ballot Application starting April 21, 2025 for the May 20, 2025 Budget Vote and Board Member Election.

• If you mail an application, it must be postmarked no later than seven days before the election for which you are requesting the Absentee or Early Ballot. If you are delivering the application in person (or someone you have designated is delivering it for you) you may do so up until close of business (4 p.m.) the day of the Fulton City School Budget and Board Election.

Notes for the absentee or early voter:

• Apply for your Absentee or Early Ballot as soon as you know you will need it.