Voter registration deadline nears for presidential primary 

This story has been corrected.

You are running out of time to register to vote in the April 19, 2016, presidential primary election. The deadline is October 9. You must be registered with the party of your choice in order to vote in the New York primary.

If you register by mail, the form must be postmarked by October 9.

Voter registration forms are available at most government offices, post offices, and libraries, or you can register in person at the Monroe County Board of Elections office, 39 West Main Street. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

A registration form can be mailed to you by calling (585) 753-1550. You can also download a New York State voter registration form at the county BOE's website, http://www2.monroecounty.gov/elections-index.php

In order to be considered an eligible voter, you must be: at least 18 years old by the date of the election, a US citizen, and a Monroe County resident at least 30 days prior to the election.

You are not eligible if you are in prison or on parole for a felony conviction, or if you claim the right to vote in another county or state.