About VEDA Election Explorer
Mission
The Voter Election Data Access (VEDA) Election Explorer provides the public with transparent access to New York State election data, as mandated by NYS Election Law § 3-112. This platform publishes curated, non-personally-identifiable election data for public review, research, and oversight.
Data Source
All data is sourced from official NYS Board of Elections records. Individual voter records are excluded. Only aggregated, public-facing data is presented. Data is published after certification by the appropriate election authority.
Legal Basis
This application is mandated by NYS Election Law § 3-112, which requires the State Board of Elections to publish election records for public access. The statute specifies requirements for data publication including election results at the election district level, poll site information, district boundary data, and semi-annual compliance reporting.
Available Data
Election Results
Vote counts by candidate, office, district, and vote type with certified results
Poll Sites
Election Day and Early Voting site locations with designations
District Maps
Interactive boundary maps for congressional, state senate, assembly, and other districts
Voter Statistics
Aggregated voter participation by district and voting method
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Compliance Reports
Semi-annual non-compliance reports for county boards of elections (coming soon)
Accessibility Statement
The NYS Board of Elections is committed to ensuring that all users can access election data regardless of ability. This application conforms to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards.
Accessibility Features
- Full keyboard navigation support for all interactive elements
- Screen reader compatibility with ARIA labels and landmarks
- WCAG 2.1 Level AA color contrast compliance (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text)
- Text alternatives for all charts and visual content
- Responsive design supporting all devices and screen sizes
- Multi-language support for 14 languages including RTL scripts
- Visible focus indicators on all interactive controls
- Skip navigation link for keyboard users
- Properly structured data tables with column headers
- No reliance on color alone to convey information
Supported Languages
Report an Accessibility Issue
If you encounter an accessibility barrier while using this application, please contact us so we can address the issue promptly.
NYS Board of Elections
40 North Pearl Street, Suite 5
Albany, NY 12207-2729
Phone: (518) 474-6220
Email: info@elections.ny.gov
Contact
For questions about the data or this application, contact the NYS Board of Elections at (518) 474-6220 or visit the office at 40 North Pearl Street, Suite 5, Albany, NY 12207-2729.