Voter Information
Shoreham-Wading River Central School District Annual Meeting
Budget Vote and Board Election
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
High School Main Gym
Definition of Qualified Voter
A qualified voter must be
1) a United States citizen at least 18 years of age;
2) a resident of the school district for thirty (30) days immediately preceding the election; and
3) not otherwise prohibited from voting under the provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law.
Voter Registration
Last Day for Voter Registration – May 10, 2025
Register to Vote
Registration to vote can be accomplished by filling out a Voter Registration Form and submitting it to Suffolk County Board of Elections.
Find Out If You Are Already Registered
You are already registered if you are registered for regular elections and have voted in the last four years. Check to see if you are already registered to vote here.
Early Mail and Absentee Ballots – Due May 20, Before 5 PM
Completed early mail and absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk on or before the day of the vote, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, before 5 PM. For more information, contact Georgette Kershis, District Clerk, at 631-821-2359 or gkershis@swr.k12.ny.us
Request for an Early Mail or Absentee Ballot
Applications for Early Mail and Absentee ballots are available during business hours from the District Clerk. Completed applications for requesting an Early Mail or Absentee ballot must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the vote, Tuesday, May 13, 2025 if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, OR the day before the election, Monday, May 19, 2025 if the application is to be hand delivered and the ballot is to be picked up in-person by the voter. Applications can be completed (with original signature) and mailed to:
Shoreham-Wading River District Office
Attn: District Clerk
250B Route 25A
Shoreham, NY 11786
Request for Military Application
Military Ballot Applications may be submitted to the District Clerk, by mail no later than Thursday, April 24, 2025. Military Ballots will be mailed out no later than Friday, April 25, 2025 and must be filed with the District Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Please note: Early Mail, Absentee, and Military Ballot Applications must be filled out each year. To register permanently as an absentee or military voter, please contact the Suffolk County Board of Elections (631.852.2000)