Voter Information

GET READY FOR THE NEW YORK ELECTION SEASON 2025

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

KEY DATES

General Election: Tuesday, November 4th
General Election Early Voting: Starts Saturday, October 25th – Sunday, November 2nd

VOTER REGISTRATION

  • 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? 
UPCOMING DEADLINES:  
  • 2025 General Election Early Voting: Saturday, October 25th – Sunday, November 2nd
  • 2025 General Election: Tuesday, November 4th. Polls are open from 6 AM – 9 PM.

WHAT WILL BE ON THE BALLOT?

  • Mayor
  • Public Advocate
  • Comptroller
  • Borough President
  • City Council

Learn more about what each elected office does here. 

2025 Ballot Proposals:

  • Amendment to Allow Olympic Sports Complex in Essex County on State Forest Preserve Land
  • Fast Track Affordable Housing to Build More Affordable Housing Across the City
  • Simplify Review of Modest Housing and Infrastructure Projects
  • Establish an Affordable Housing Appeals Board with Council, Borough, and Citywide Representation
  • Create a Digital City Map to Modernize City Operations
  • Move Local Elections to Presidential Election Years to Increase Voter Participation

Learn more about each ballot proposal here or 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: