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Congressman Hinchey speaks with students who participated in the 2007 Student Aid Lobby Trip to Washington, DC.
Karen LoParco
Voter Registration
With New York State's voter registration deadline approaching on October 10, take advantage of "Your Vote, Your Voice" registration resources.
Voter Registration Forms
Voter registration forms can be obtained at all College Registrar Offices,the Student Disabilities Services Office, and the Campus Information and Visitor Relations Desk which is located in the Day Hall Lobby. They can also be obtained by contacting Penny Givin at 255.4347.
Absentee Voting Information
Students may qualify to vote by absentee ballot on the day of any Primary, Special, or General Election. Applications for absentee ballots to be mailed to the voter must be received by the Board of Elections no later than seven days before the General Election. If the applicant delivers the application to the Board of Elections in person, it must be received no later than the day before the election. All absentee ballot envelopes must be postmarked no later than the day of the election.
| Primary Election, Noon-9:00 p.m. | 09/09/2008 |
| Last day to register and enroll in person at the Board of Elections or by mail for the 2008 November General Election. Completed forms must be postmarked no later than October 10th and received at the Board of Elections no later than October 15th. | 10/10/2008 |
| General Election - 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 11/04/2008 |
Congress.org
Official site of the US Congress; find your US Representative
Cornell Club of Washington
Club for Washington, D.C.-based alumni, parents and members of the Cornell Community.
Cornell-in-Washington
Cornell program allowing students to spend a fall or spring semester living, learning and working in Washington, D.C.
444 North Capitol Street
N.W., Suite 367
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-434-8035
Fax: 202-434-8038
E-mail: dc_office@cornell.edu
