How and were do I regester to Vote if I currently go to college in another state?

Question

OK I am 18 I finally have the chance to vote and I am clueless on how to go about this.

I am currently going to college in Ohio and hearing all the voting issues for this state and always getting handed things to regester but I am from New York State.

I believe that I cannot vote the Ohio ballot but I am not sure if I vote for Ohio or New York.

Each one asks for your address in that state. Now I am currently living at my dorm with the ohio address but if i regester for new york I guess I use my old home address.

and if I regester from my home in NYC how can I vote from Ohio cause i have no way of going home 2 vote...

So What state do I get to vote for

What address do I use

where can i go 2 do this

(I really want to vote it's like I'm almost 19 and I want to try out my new rights)

Answer 1

College students generally register to vote using their home address since a dorm address is only temporary. In your case, you would register to vote in New York and as a college student, you would be eligible to vote via an absentee ballot. This process takes time and there are deadlines to be met. Where I live and work as an Election Inspector in Michigan, you must have registered to vote by October 10 to be eligible to vote in the November 7 election. If you will be out of town during the election you must request an absentee ballot in enough time to have one sent to you and for you to return it by the day of the election. Registration to vote may be done at several places including the Secretary of State office or the office of your City or Township Clerk. You may also register on-line at http://www.fec.gov/votregis/vr.shtml or https://ssl.capwiz.com/congressorg/e4/nvra/. I don't think you will be able to try out your new right to vote at this election, but register now so you will be eligible for the next election.

Answer 2

Randi,

First, as a Citizen and Permanent Resident of New York State, you would definately vote the New York ballot.

Second: Where were you on or before October 7th ?????

That was the last day to register to vote for this election. Most states have a 29 day law (as does NY and NJ [where I'm from]).

You are at college, but you can register by mail. Have someone in your family pick up a NYS Voter registration form and send it to you. Or, you may wait till you are home in NYC and get one at the Post Office. Either way, you will not be able to vote until the next election.

Fill out that form and BRING it to the County Clerk's office or the Board of Elections office so you know it gets there. Have them TIME/DATE STAMP it as received and get a copy for your own records. This will eliminate any chance of loss or fraud on anyones part. (I can tell you stories that will make your hair fall out)

ALSO: Ask for an ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION (or 2).
KEEP THESE in a safe place and use them only if you have to.
If you know you will be away from home, follow the directions on the ballot application and use it (it's not rocket science).

There, you're all set.

Good luck

Answer 3

Typically college students vote at their "permanent" address, which in your case would be your New York address. However, this address should be a real address you can receive mail at (i.e. your family still lives there). Otherwise you can register to vote with your dorm address. However, if you choose to do this, you should be sure to change your address each time you move.

To register, contact the county clerk's office in the county in which you would like to vote and ask that they send you a registration form. A lot of times you can even register online through your county's web site.

If you do choose to vote in New York, you can request the county clerk's office send you an absentee ballot because you will not be in the county on election day.

Answer 4

I just went through this process two years ago :)

If you want to vote in your home state, you must register and then file for an absentee ballot with your county.

If you want to vote in the state you go to school in, then you register in that county.

(I am from Missouri and went to school in New York, so voting in MO was a no-brainer in 2004.)

[[ Oh. Yeah. They're right, you probably missed the deadline. Sorry. ]]

Answer 5

Find out where your vote will be more effective...

If you live in a differnt state for a couple of years, (college, work, etc.) ... your living there.

You are not supposed to vote where you do not live!
(as you are only visiting your old address)

Ohio is a very pivotal area and the absence of your vote WILL go to the other side.

PS: I'm sorry for your missing the deadline... stay informed and research all opinions... being sceptical is a natural response to your common sense... and your duty! WELCOME ABOARD !!!

PSS: (dont waste a vote, vote dem! fact: blue states have higher IQ's!)

Answer 6

You would have to do an absentee ballot, which it is too late. Contact the local party with you wish to be affiliated with. They will tell you, after all they want you to vote. From what I understand, you are not a permanent resident in OH, so you cannot vote there.

Answer 7

They want your permanent address. A dorm is not a permanent address.

Contact the Board of Elections in your home county, but next time do it a little earlier.

Answer 8

I believe you already blew it for this election.

The deadline to register to vote for this particular election has already passed.

By there way, there should be somewhere on campus to register to vote - perhaps you should do it anyway so you will be prepared for the next election.

Answer 9

Too late for this election.