• Voter Information

    Who may vote?

    To vote one must be:

    • A citizen of the United States
    • At least 18 years of age
    • A resident of the school district for at least 30 days  prior to the vote
    • Registered with the school district or with the Dutchess County Board of Elections

    To register with the Dutchess County Board of Elections

    Please visit the Dutchess County website for information on how to register.  You may also verify your registration with the County on this website.  For more information, please call 845-486-2473.

    A link to the New York State voter registration form can be found below.

    http://www.dutchesselections.com/Forms/voteform.pdf

     

    In-District Registration

    Citizens who are not registered with Dutchess County, and wish to vote in the Beacon City School District Budget Vote and Election ONLY (you will not be eligible to vote in local, state, and national elections)  may register with the school district. Registration will take place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at the District Office at 10 Education Drive.  Please bring identification, proof of citizenship, and residency.  Notice is also given that personal registration of voters is required pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law.  Any qualified voter may register to vote for the Annual School District Election and Vote at the District Office during regular business hours, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, on days when school is in session, until May 15, 2025. 

    Policy 2120.2 Voting Procedures