The Board of Elections in the City of New York

Mission Statement

The Board is responsible under New York State Election Law for the following:

• Voter registration, outreach and processing
• Maintain and update voter records
• Processing and verification of candidate petitions/documents
• Campaign finance disclosures of candidates and campaign committees
• Recruiting, training and assigning the various Election Day officers to conduct elections
• Operate poll site locations
• Maintain, repair, setup and deploy the Election Day operation equipment
• Ensure each voter their right to vote at the polls or by absentee ballot
• Canvassing and certification of the vote
• Voter education, notification and dissemination of election information
• Preparation of maps of various political subdivisions