Voter Registration

Election Day is an opportunity to make your voice heard!

SUNY Canton is committed to supporting students in accessing nonpartisan voting information and making it easier to get to the polls. Whether you are voting for the first time or are an experienced voter, we encourage you to learn about your voting options, confirm your polling location, and make a plan to participate if you are eligible.

Early Voting

Early voting for the November 3rd General Election is taking place now through Sunday, November 1st. If you would like to vote before Election Day, St. Lawrence County has two early voting locations:

• Potsdam Central School Annex: 68 Lawrence Avenue, Potsdam, NY
• Ogdensburg Dobisky Center: 100 Riverside Avenue, Ogdensburg, NY

Early Voting Hours: 

• Friday, October 30: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 31: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 1: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registered voters in St. Lawrence County can vote at either early voting location. Please note that if you vote early, you cannot vote again on Election Day. For more information, visit the St. Lawrence County Board of Elections.

Free Election Day Shuttle

To help students get to the polls, the college will provide free transportation to local polling stations.

• Date: Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026
• Hours of Operation: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Pickup Location: Parking Lot 13, outside the Miller Campus Center
• Polling Stations Served: Canton Fire Department, St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES, and Cornell Cooperative Extension

How to Catch a Ride: Priscilla Collins and Chelsea DeGroat will be driving two white Toyota minivans marked with SUNY Canton Election Day Shuttle posters. Look for the vans in Parking Lot 13 outside the Miller Campus Center during shuttle hours. Students can also call or text us through Microsoft Teams or contact the S.A.I.L. Office at 315-386-7315 for assistance.

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