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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Any person who shall change his residence from this state to another state or from one county or city of this state to another such county or city, after the thirtieth day next preceding any presidential election shall be entitled to vote for president and vice president of the United States in such election, provided, however, that such person may not vote for any candidate for any other office or any question to be voted for at such election, and provided further that
a. Such person was duly qualified and registered to vote in this state immediately prior to such change of residence;
b. Such person is neither qualified nor able to qualify to vote for such electors either in the state, or in the county or city of this state, or at the residence within the county or city of this state to which such person has removed; and
c. Such person has applied for a special ballot for president and vice president, as provided by this article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Election Law - ELN § 11-102. Special presidential voters; change of residence; special qualifications - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/election-law/eln-sect-11-102/
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