2026 Election Guide
Early voting starts →
October 24 is the deadline to register to vote.
Saturday
Oct
24
Sunday
Oct
25
Monday
Oct
26
Tuesday
Oct
27
Wednesday
Oct
28
Thursday
Oct
29
Friday
Oct
30
Saturday
Oct
31
Sunday
Nov
1
Election Day →
November 3 is the deadline to postmark mail-in ballots.
Tuesday
Nov
3
6am–9pm
Each county will determine its own locations and hours for early voting. Some New Yorkers will be able to vote at any early voting location within their county; others may be assigned to only one. On Election Day, polls will be open from 6 am to 9 pm.
In NYC: findmypollsite.vote.nyc
Outside of NYC: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
Find your polling place
Outside of NYC: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
See What’s On the Ballot
All voters are entitled to an affidavit (provisional) ballot, even if they are not in the poll book.
Voters can request an early vote by mail ballot via the State Board’s online portal, by mailing in an application, or by returning the completed application in person to the local County Board of Elections (or sending it along with a designee).
Voters can request an absentee ballot via the State Board’s online portal, by mailing in an application, or by returning the completed application in person to the local County Board of Elections (or sending it along with a designee).
Sites must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Waiting times cannot exceed 30 minutes.
You have the right to vote if you are still in line when the polls close.
When you file a change of address form with the post office, your voter registration will automatically update to your new address. If if isn’t updated, ask for a provisional ballot, which will automatically update your voter registration address.
There is no voter ID law in New York. You do not need to bring an ID to vote.
Know Your Voting Rights
If you or anyone you know encounters problems while voting, call:
English language hotline:
866-OUR-VOTE
866-687-8683
Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu and Tagalog:
888-API-VOTE
888-274-8683
Spanish language hotline:
888-VE-Y-VOTA
888-839-8682
Arabic language hotline:
844-YALLA-US
844-925-5287