Voter and Ballot Information
Voter Registration
Last Day for In-Person Voter Registration – May 14, 2026
A qualified voter must be:
- A United States citizen at least 18 years of age
- A resident of the school district for thirty (30) days immediately preceding the election and not otherwise prohibited from voting under the provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law.
- Registered to vote in general elections or have been registered to vote in the school district
Qualified voters may register to vote in school district elections only at the District Clerk’s office at the District Administration Building, 960 Hastings Street, Baldwin between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM or at any school building during school hours when school is in session.
Register to Vote
Registration to vote can be accomplished remotely through the New York State DMV website.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballots
Due May 19, Before 5 PM
Completed early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk on or before the day of the vote, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, before 5:00 PM. For more information contact the District Clerk at 516.434.6011 or districtclerk@baldwinschools.org.
Request for an Early Mail or Absentee Ballot
Applications for early mail and absentee ballots will be available during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 20, 2026 or download below. No applications will be accepted before that date. Completed applications for requesting an Absentee Ballot must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the vote, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, OR the day before the election, Monday May 18, 2026 if the application is to be dropped off and the ballot is to be picked up in person by the voter. Please scan and email the application with handwritten signature (no electronic signatures will be accepted) to the District Clerk, at districtclerk@baldwinschools.org or send by mail to:
Baldwin Union Free School District
960 Hastings Street, NY 11510
Attn: District Clerk
Qualifications for an Early Mail or Absentee Ballot
You must meet any one of the following qualifications to vote via absentee ballot:
- Absent from Nassau County due to employment or business reasons, duties, studies, or vacation on the date of the vote (May 19, 2026).
- Unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability.
- Detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or awaiting trial or confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony.
You must meet the following qualifications to vote via early mail ballot:
- Must meet the requirements and definition of a qualified voter as stated above.
Applications and Instructions
- Application and Instructions for Early Ballot (PDF)
- Application and Instructions for Early Ballot (PDF – Spanish Version)
- Application and Instructions for Absentee Ballot (PDF)
- Application and Instructions for Absentee Ballot (PDF - Spanish Version)
Request for Military Application Military Ballot
Applications may be obtained from the Office of the District Clerk and submitted to the District Clerk, by mail (960 Hastings Street, Baldwin, NY 11510), email (districtclerk@baldwinschools.org), or fax (516.434.6803) no later than Thursday, April 23, 2026. Military Ballots will be mailed out Friday, April 24, 2026 and must be filed with the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
For More Information or Questions
Contact the District Clerk at 516.434.6011 or districtclerk@baldwinschools.org