New York 2021 local ballot measures

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Ballotpedia covered two local ballot measure in New York for voters in Albany on one election date. Voters approved both of the ballot measures.

In 2021, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and all state capitals, including those outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia covered a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2021 local ballot measure coverage includes Albany. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.

November 2

Albany County

See also: Albany County, New York ballot measures

• Albany, New York, Proposal 6, Ward Residency Requirement for Common Council Candidates Charter Amendment (November 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported requiring common council candidates to be electors and residents in the ward they are seeking to represent for at least 365 days before taking office and their entire term if elected.

A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment requiring common council candidates to be electors and residents in the ward they are seeking to represent for at least 365 days before taking office and their entire term if elected.

• Albany, New York, Proposal 7, Community Police Review Board Authority for Investigations and Oversight of Complaints against Police (November 2021):  ✔

A "yes" vote supported increasing the authority of the existing Community Police Review Board to conduct investigations and have oversight over complaints against policy.

A "no" vote opposed this measure increasing the authority of the existing Community Police Review Board to conduct investigations and have oversight over complaints against policy.

Statewide ballot measures

See also: New York 2021 ballot measures

Type	Title	Subject	Description	Result
LRCA	Proposal 1	Redistricting	Makes changes to the redistricting process in New York	d
LRCA	Proposal 2	Environment	Creates a state constitutional right to clean air, clean water, and a healthful environment	a
LRCA	Proposal 3	Elections	Authorizes the legislature to pass a law for same-day voter registration	d
LRCA	Proposal 4	Elections	Authorizes the legislature to pass a law for no-excuse absentee voting	d
LRCA	Proposal 5	Judiciary	Increases the NYC Civil Court's jurisdiction from civil cases involving $25,000 to $50,000	a

How to cast a vote

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How to cast a vote in New York

Poll times Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for primary and general elections. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To vote in New York, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of the county, city, or village for at least 30 days prior to the election, and at least 18 years old by the date of the election. People who are in prison for a felony conviction and those who have been declared mentally incompetent by a court are ineligible to register to vote. One cannot register to vote in New York while claiming the right to vote elsewhere. Pre-registration is available beginning at the age of 16. Registration applications are available at the county board of elections or any agency-based voter registration center. Forms are also available online, or prospective voters can request the form by mail. Completed forms returned by mail must be postmarked at least 25 days prior to the election. The form must then be received by election officials at least 10 days before the election. A registration done in person must be completed at least 10 days prior to the election. Residents may also register to vote online through the DMV Electronic Voter Registration Application. These applications are forwarded to the board of elections; applicants should allow up to six weeks for processing. Automatic registration New York automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through a number of state agencies including the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Health, the Department of Labor, and others. Online registration See also: Online voter registration New York has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration New York does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirements In order to register to vote in New York, applicants must reside in the county, city, or village in which they are registering for at least 30 days prior to the election. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States New York does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, voter who submits false information "can be convicted and fined up to $5,000 and/or jailed for up to four years." All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The New York State Board of Elections allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website. Voter ID requirements New York does not require voters to present identification while voting. However, if a voter does not provide valid identification at the time of registration, he or she must show identification at the polling place when voting for the first time Voters can present the following forms of identification: A current, valid photo ID, including but not limited to a drivers' license or a DMV-issued non-driver photo ID A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document with the voter's name and address

Additional elections

See also: New York elections, 2021

Albany

June 22, 2021

• City elections in Albany, New York (2021)

November 2, 2021

• City elections in Albany, New York (2021)

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2021
• Local law enforcement on the ballot
• Local elections and campaigns on the ballot