Who Can Vote?

To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age or older, and a resident of the district for 30 days prior to the vote.  If you are registered to vote in a general election, you are registered to vote in all school district elections.

If you are not registered, you can obtain a mail registration form by calling the Dutchess County Board of Elections at 845-486-2473.  A registration form can also be downloaded from the Board of Elections website.  Forms are also available at most government offices, post offices, and libraries.  Complete the form and mail it to the Dutchess County Board of Elections.   You may also register in person at 112 Delafield Street, Poughkeepsie. If you have moved to a new address within Dutchess County or if there has been a change to your name, call the Board of Elections for specific instructions.  You must be registered by May 13 for the May 20, 2025 Vote. 

If you are not a registered voter, you may also register at the elementary school where you will vote or at the District Clerk’s office during normal office hours on any regular school day.  You must register at least one week before the school district vote.  There will be an opportunity for late voter registration on May 13 from 4:30-8:30 pm at the polling locations listed below. For more information, contact the District Clerk at (845) 486-4460 ext. 20212.

District 1 – Arthur S. May School
District 2 – Traver Road Primary 
District 3 – Overlook Primary   
District 4 – Noxon Road Elementary
District 5 – Beekman Elementary  
District 6 – Vail Farm Elementary    

Please click here to see if you are registered to vote and to find your voting location for the Arlington Central School District. 

Early Mail-in Voting

Voters have the ability to vote early by mail.  Voters requesting an early mail ballot need not supply a reason why they cannot appear in person at the polls on election day. An application bearing the voter’s signature must be completed before a ballot can be issued to the voter or designee. 

To Request an Application

Print an Early Mail Ballot Application 

Applications may also be requested by calling the District Clerk at (845) 486-4460 ext. 20212. 

Applications may not be submitted more than 30 days prior to the election.  The first day that an absentee or early mail ballot application can be accepted is April 21, 2025. The ballot is expected to be ready the week of April 21, 2025. 

If the early mail ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, the application must be received by the District Clerk no later than seven (7) days before the Vote (May 13).  If the early mail ballot is to be delivered in person to the voter or designee, the application must be received no later than the day before the Vote (May 19). 

After the District Clerk receives your School District Early Mail Ballot Application, you will be mailed/given the actual ballot to cast your vote.

Early voting ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote, May 20, 2025. 

For further assistance, contact our District Clerk, Margie Flynn, 845-486-4460, ext. 20212. 

Absentee Voting

Absentee ballots are available to residents who will be out of town or who are unable to go to the polls due to illness or disability.  To vote by absentee ballot, you must first fill out an application.  Contact the district clerk at 486-4460 ext. 20212.

If you would like an absentee ballot mailed to you, we must receive your application by May 13.  If you plan to pick up your ballot, we must receive your application by May 19.  The district clerk must receive completed absentee ballots by 5:00 PM on May 20.