UB Votes

Interested in registering for or voting in the next election? 

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 Votes will provide transportation to off-campus polling sites at Sweet Home High School for students living in Greiner Hall, the Ellicott Complex, Creekside Village and Flickinger Court and to the Gloria J. Parks Community Center for students living on South Campus.

On this page:

Register to Vote and Learn About Voting in New York State

If you want to vote in an election, you must be registered to vote. Please note that the following information is only for domestic (not international) students.

Please note:

  • 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 and wish to vote by absentee ballot, download the absentee ballet application.
  • 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 www.RockTheVote.com.

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.

Voter registration forms are always available in the Student Engagement office:

Student Engagement

Student Life

University at Buffalo
150 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: (716) 645-6469

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Hours

In response to COVID-19, our hours of operation and services may have changed. Check the link below for the latest information.

Student Engagement Service Changes

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.

View the Judicial Candidate Voter Guide

Help with Voter Registration Efforts

To find out how you can help with voter registration efforts — as well as other leadership and volunteer programs — please contact Student Engagement.

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