In New York state, you must first submit an application to receive an absentee ballot. Deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is October 23, 2023. You can obtain an application by:
Completing online: NY Voter Absentee Ballot Application Request
Download and print for mailing or to submitting electronically via email a Regular Absentee Ballot Application or the Spanish Absentee Ballot Application
Calling the Board of Elections absentee department 585-753-1509 and asking to have an application mailed to you
Writing to the Board of Elections at 39 West Main St., Rochester, NY 14614 and asking to have an application mailed to you
Early Voting is available to all voters in Monroe County. Voters can choose to vote at any of the 14 sites in the county. Early voting starts Saturday, October 28th. The last day to vote early is Sunday, November 5th.
Early Voting Days/Times (All Sites):
Saturday, Oct. 28: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 29: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 30: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 31: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 1: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 2: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 3: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 4: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 5: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 9:00 p.m.
There are multiple polling locations in Penfield for residents to vote. The Monroe County Board of Elections sends out notices to all registered voters advising each voter of their polling place.
If you are unsure where to vote, simply click on the button and it will let you look yourself up!
Early Voting Locations
You can vote at early voting site in Monroe County. These sites are closest to Penfield voters:
Holy Spirit Church 1355 Hatch Road, Webster (Corner of Hatch & Plank Rds.)
Webster Library 980 Ridge Road, Webster
Perinton Square Mall6720 Pittsford-Palmyra Road, Fairport
Complete and Return Your Ballot
Put it in the mail ensuring it receives a postmark no later than November 7th.
Bringing it to your County Board of Elections Office no later than November 7th by 9pm.
Bringing it to an early voting poll site in your county between October 28th and November 5th.
Bring it to a poll site in your county on November 7th by 9pm.
FOR FUTHER DETIALS AND INFORMATION PLEASE SEE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS WEBSITE