Voter Information

Stay Tuned for Information on the 2026 New York Election Season

If you haven’t already, register and update your information to prepare for the upcoming election! 

KEY DATES

Monday, June 8th: Change of address deadline.
Saturday, June 13th: Voter registration deadline and mail ballot request deadline.
Saturday, June 13th – Sunday, June 21st: Early voting period.
Tuesday, June 23rd: Mail ballot postmark deadline and primary election day.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Saturday, June 13th: Online voter registration deadline.

  • Check if you are already registered here 
  • Register to vote online here. You will need: NYS Driver License, Permit or Non-Driver ID, and Social Security Number. Deadline is October 25th.
  • Use a paper form (can always pick up from Manny Cantor Center). We have forms in English, Spanish, and Chinese. 
  • Can call 1 (800) FOR-VOTE to request a form in another language 
  • For more information, visit the Board of Elections website 

WHERE AND HOW TO VOTE

EARLY VOTING: 
  • Your polling location will most likely be different from what it will be on election day 
  • Poll station hours vary each day  
  • You can visit voteearlyny.org for early voting details 
  • Early Voting Location Finder: Voter Search Screen for VoterLookUp     
PRIMARY/ELECTION DAY: 
  • This is the last day you have to vote! 
  • Polls will be open from 6 AM – 9 PM. As long as you are in line by 9 PM, you will be allowed to vote.  
  • Find your polling place here 
ABSENTEE VOTING: 
  • Visit this link to access all the information you need and to learn how to request your ballot 
  • If you need an absentee ballot, we recommend requesting it as early as possible to avoid delays or issues. 
What is Ranked Choice Voting? 

WHAT WILL BE ON THE BALLOT?

In this election, all voters registered with a major political party can vote for:
  • State Attorney General
  • State Comptroller
  • State Senate
  • State Assembly
Some voters may also see these on their ballot, depending on where they live:
  • U.S. House of Representatives 
  • City Council (Council District 3 only)

Learn more about what each elected office does here. 

WHAT IF I HAVE AN ISSUE WHEN I GO VOTE?

  • Review your rights as a voter here
  • If you believe your rights are not being met in these or any other ways, there are several resources you can use to report them: