2026 voter guide
NY
How to vote in New York in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Saturday, October 24, 2026(received)
- Register in person by
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Register to vote
Online: 10 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 15 days before Election Day. Received 10 days before Election Day. In person: 10 days before Election Day.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office or DMV.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Any registered voter can vote by mail in New York. Received 15 days before Election Day
Returning it: Postmarked on Election Day and received 7 days after Election Day. Voted ballots can also be turned in by hand on election day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedEarly voting runs Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1, 2026; your county board of elections sets sites and hours.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
No statewide measures are certified for New York's 2026 ballot yet — states keep adding them through early September.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in New York?
Yes — New York has official online registration (deadline: Saturday, October 24, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
No — any registered voter in New York can request a mail ballot, no excuse needed.
Can I register on Election Day?
No — same-day registration isn't available in New York, so the advance deadline is the one that counts. Online: 10 days before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked 15 days before Election Day. Received 10 days before Election Day. In person: 10 days before Election Day.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every New York deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the New York election office. Found an error? Tell us.