Voter Information
Sample Ballot 2009
Print this sample ballot (pdf 164KB) for the 2009 General Election for easy reference at the polls.
Registering To Vote
Register by August 21, 2009 to vote in a primary election and by October 9, 2009 to vote in the general election.
Register to vote (pdf 166KB) Fill in this form on your computer, print on both sides of a single sheet, fold, and mail.
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be 18 years old by the end of this year (and before you vote)
- Not be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction
- Not claim the right to vote elsewhere
Absentee Ballot
Absentee ballot application (pdf 60KB) If you will be unable to vote in person at your polling place on election day, you may request an Absentee Ballot. See the information below on the Primary Election or the General Election for absentee ballot application deadlines.
Return your absentee ballot application to the Ontario County Board of Elections, 20 Ontario street, Canandaigua NY 14424.
Primary Election
If more than one candidate succesfully petitions to be on a party line of the ballot for an elected office, then a primary election in the Town of Canandaigua will be held Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Polling places will be open from Noon to 9:00 PM.
To vote in the primary you must be registered to vote by August 21, 2009.
To vote in the primary by absentee ballot you must postmark your application for an absentee ballot no later than September 8, 2009, or you may request a ballot in person no later than September 14, 2009.
Your completed absentee ballot must be postmarked no later than September 14, 2009 or dropped off in person no later than September 15, 2009.
General Election
The next general election in the Town of Canandaigua will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Polling places will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
To vote in the general election you must be registered by October 9, 2009.
To vote in the general election by absentee ballot you must postmark your application for an absentee ballot no later than October 27, 2009 or you may request a ballot in person no later than November 2, 2009.
Your completed absentee ballot must be postmarked no later than November 2, 2009 or dropped off in person no later than November 3, 2009.
Polling Places in the Town of Canandaigua
If you are not sure which election district you live in, consult the Town of Canandaigua Election Districts Map .
Please note that all polling places are handicapped accessible.
| Election Districts 1 & 2: | Baptist Church Activity Building North Road Canandaigua, NY 14424 NOTE: Building is located behind the church. |
| Election Districts 3, 4, & 5: | Town of Canandaigua Town Hall 5440 Routes 5 & 20 Canandaigua, NY 14424 NOTE: Use the back entrance to the building. |
| Election Districts 6 & 7: | New Cheshire Fire Hall 4255 State Route 21 Canandaigua, NY 14424 |
More Information
If you need any further information regarding election districts, polling places, or other matters related to voting in national, state, or local elections (other than school district elections), please contact the Ontario County Board of Elections at 585–396–4005.
More
information on voter registration
on the New York State Board of Elections web site.