UB Votes

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Interested in registering for or voting in the next election? Want to help people get registered to vote? Check out UB Votes!

UB Votes Initiative

UB Votes is a non-partisan, campus-wide effort charged with increasing voter registration and engagement among UB community members in national, state-wide, local, and campus elections by uniting divergent efforts from across the university into one concerted initiative.

On Election Day, UB Parking and Transportation will provide an on-demand shuttle to a local polling site for students registered to vote with an on-campus address. See below for more information about how to schedule your ride.

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Voting in New York State

If you want to vote in an election, you must be registered to vote. Voter registration forms are always available in the Student Engagement office. Please note that the following information is only for domestic (not international) students.

Important Information:

  • To vote at your local “school” address in Erie County, put your school address as the address where you live (line #8).
  • If you would like to vote at your permanent address but will not be in your hometown on Election Day, and you are not registered to vote, then send the voter registration form to the Board of Elections Office for your home county after checking off the box that says "Yes, I need an application for an Absentee Ballot."
  • If you are already registered to vote, find information about how to request an Early Mail or Absentee Ballot.
  • To vote outside of New York State, you will need to register in your home state. You can find the voter registration form for your state at RockTheVote.com.

Voting Resources:

Questions?

  • Call 1-800-FOR-VOTE or 1-800-367-8683
  • TDD call 1-800-533-8683
  • Call the Erie County Board of Elections at (716) 858-8891

This message is in compliance with the New York State Election Law and the National Voter Registration Act.

Join the UB Votes Committee!

Passionate about getting others registered to vote? Join the UB Votes Committee and connect with students, faculty, and staff to promote civic engagement on campus. Contact Student Engagement for more information.

Student Engagement

Student Life

University at Buffalo
150 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: Contact form

Phone: (716) 645-6469

Voter Registration Deadlines

Deadlines for voter registration vary by state. Check out allintovote.org for more information about your state's registration deadlines.

Election Day On-Demand Shuttle

On Election Day, UB Parking and Transportation will provide an on-demand shuttle to a local polling site for students registered to vote with an on-campus address.

Requesting a ride to the polls is easy. Just follow these steps.

  1. The on-demand shuttles, operated by Parking and Transportation Services, utilize the TransLoc app that can be downloaded to a cellphone through your app store or found online at transloc.com/app.
  2. Choose your pickup and drop-off location.
    1. Please Note: The On-Demand Election Day shuttle will only be picking up from the Governors Complex, Lee Loop and the Ellicott Complex and dropping off at Sweet Home High School
  3. The on-demand shuttle transporting students to vote will be available between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Election Day.
  4. Rides can be scheduled in advance and push notifications will keep you updated as to the shuttle's arrival.

Need a reminder about where and when to vote? Sign up for reminders with TurboVote!

Finding Your Polling Place

Not sure where your polling place is? Check out the Erie County Board of Elections site! You can search by your name and birthday for the most accurate results. If you still need help, contact the Erie County Board of Elections directly.

New York State Judicial Candidate Voter Guide

The non-partisan Judicial Candidate Voter Guide is designed to help you make a more informed decision on Election Day. It includes descriptions of elective judicial offices throughout the state. The Guide also provides a list of judicial candidates on the ballot in each county based on information provided by the state and county boards of election.

For more services and opportunities like this:

Student Engagement

Student Life

University at Buffalo
150 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: Contact form

Phone: (716) 645-6469