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.

Find your polling place

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