NEW YORK: GET READY TO VOTE

  • 10/24/26Start of Early Voting &
    Voter Registration Deadline &
    Online/Mail Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
  • 11/1/26End of Early Voting
  • 11/2/26In-Person Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
  • 11/3/26Election Day

Review the critical election deadlines to ensure you’re prepared to vote!

FIND YOUR VOTING OPTIONS

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GET READY TO CAST YOUR VOTE

Don’t wait — find your early voting location below or make a plan to vote on Election Day.

Helpful Resources

Have a specific question? Use the options below to find your answer and make a plan to vote.

NEW YORK VOTING INFORMATION

Voter Registration

How to register to vote: In New York, voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in-person. Click below to register to vote by mail or online or visit your county board of elections to register in-person.

Voter Registration Deadline:

  • Online Applications: Oct. 24
  • Applications by Mail: Oct. 24
  • In-Person Applications: Oct. 24

Check Your Registration Status 

Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Who can vote via absentee ballot? Any registered voter can vote by early mail ballot in New York. No excuse is required. Absentee ballots require an excuse.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Online and mail requests must be received by Oct. 24. In-person requests are accepted until Nov. 2.

How to request an absentee ballot:

Voting & Returning an Absentee Ballot

When are ballots first mailed out? Sept. 18

How to return an absentee ballot:

  • By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your absentee ballot materials.
  • In-Person: Return your ballot to your county board of elections or any poll site in your county by 9:00 PM on Election Day, or to an early voting poll site in your county Oct. 24 – Nov. 1.

Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot: Nov. 3

Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 10. Ballots returned in-person must be delivered by 9:00 PM on Election Day.

**If you are mailing back your absentee ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.** 

How to track your ballot: Click here

 

Early Voting

Who can vote early in New York? Any registered voter can vote early in New York. No excuse is required.

First Day of Early Voting: Oct. 24

Last Day of Early Voting: Nov. 1

*Dates and times may vary by county. Please check with your local election officials for dates and hours of operation.*Find your early voting location: Click here

Election Day Information

Polls Open: 6:00 AM

Polls Close: 9:00 PM

Find your polling place: Click here

Important Contact Info

New York State Board of Elections

New York Republican State Committee