Quick answers
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions Brooklyn voters ask us most — registration, party switching, events, volunteering, and donations. For anything else, contact the committee.
Voting & registration
How do I register to vote in Brooklyn?
Online through the NYS DMV portal (with a NYS ID), by mail with the NYC Board of Elections form, or in person at a borough BOE office. Step-by-step instructions are in our registration guide. Registration guide →
How do I change my party enrollment to Republican?
Submit a new voter registration form with the Republican box checked — online, by mail, or in person. But watch the deadline: New York has closed primaries, and the party-change deadline falls in mid-February, months before the primary. Changes after it take effect only after the primary. Party-switch guide →
Can I vote absentee or by mail?
Yes. Any registered New York voter can request an early mail ballot — no excuse needed. You can also vote in person during nine days of early voting before every election. Absentee & early voting guide →
Where is my poll site?
Poll sites are assigned by address and can change between elections. Confirm yours before every election on the NYS voter lookup or the NYC BOE poll site locator. NYS voter lookup →
Do poll workers get paid?
Yes — the NYC Board of Elections pays election-day inspectors, coordinators, and interpreters, and bilingual speakers are especially needed in Brooklyn. Apply through the BOE, and if you want to serve as a Republican inspector or poll watcher, start with our get involved page. Get involved →
The party & getting involved
When and where are Brooklyn GOP events?
Our events page lists everything — the Lincoln Day Gala, county committee meetings, rallies, and club events across the borough. New dates are announced there first. Events →
How can I volunteer?
Door-knocking, phone banks, petitioning, poll watching, and election-day operations — the get involved page has the signup form and the full menu of ways to help. Get involved →
Who are the Republican elected officials in Brooklyn?
Our people directory profiles Brooklyn’s Republican elected officials, candidates, and party leaders — from the state legislature to Congress. People directory →
Donations
Are donations to the Brooklyn GOP tax-deductible?
No. Contributions to political parties and committees — including the Kings County Republican Committee — are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
How do I contribute?
Securely online through our WinRed page — one-time or as a monthly Brooklyn Defender Club sustainer. All contributions are reported as required by law. About the committee →
Looking for government services instead? Our help directory lists the official city, state, and federal agencies — 311, small business services, the Board of Elections, courts, veterans, and seniors.