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How to Write In Abigail Field
Step-by-step instructions for casting a write-in vote for Suffolk County Clerk
On Election Day
Visit the Suffolk County Board of Elections website at elections.suffolkcountyny.gov to confirm your polling location. On Election Day November 3, polls are open 6 AM – 9 PM. Check in with the poll workers, confirm your registration, and receive your official ballot. Once you are in the voting booth and your ballot is loaded, look for the Suffolk County Clerk race on the screen. You'll have two options: Vincent Puleo and Write-In. Choose "Write-in", type Abigail Field and then touch "Accept".
Here's a 25-second video of the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35_EkTAda3c, and here's a 4 minute video of the whole voting process with two write-ins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLvlJZvQflQ
During Early Voting
During Early Voting, which runs Saturday October 24 through Sunday November 1, Suffolk County offers voting locations throughout the county. Suffolk County registered voters can vote at any one of them, regardless of the town you live in. (On golden day, October 24, eligible but unregistered voters can go to these locations, register, and then vote.) Early voting uses the same machines as Election Day, so the Write-in process is the same.
By Mail
If you vote by mail, on your ballot find the Suffolk County Clerk race, and then look for the "Write-in" box. Write Abigail Field in the box AND fill in the oval for that box.
If you choose to vote by mail, be sure to return your ballot on time. You can drop it off at any voting location. If you return it by mail, make sure the post office stamps the postmark when you drop it off.
Write in
Abigail Field
Suffolk County Clerk
In person, early or on election day, type her name on the screen. By mail, write her name in the write-in space and fill in the oval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do write-in votes actually get counted?
Yes. In New York State, write-in votes for any office are counted by the Board of Elections after Election Day. Every valid write-in ballot is tallied and included in the official results.
Do I need to register as a write-in voter?
No. You do not need to pre-register or take any special steps before Election Day. Simply show up at your polling place and write in Abigail Field on your ballot.
What if I make a mistake on my ballot?
Ask a poll worker for a replacement ballot before submitting. You are entitled to a new ballot if you make an error. Do not submit a ballot you are unsure about.
Can I vote by mail and write her in?
Yes. If you are voting by absentee or early mail ballot, you can write in Abigail Field in the County Clerk section the same way you would on Election Day.
Where can I find my polling place?
Visit elections.suffolkcountyny.gov or call the Suffolk County Board of Elections at (631) 852-4500 to find your assigned polling location.