Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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State Election Guide
New York election dates and voter deadlines
New York 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and check the status of your absentee ballot.
What's on the New York ballot in 2026?
New York's current statewide calendar includes New York General Election 2026 on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
Who can vote in primaries in New York?
Primary Elections are held so that voters registered with a qualified political party may select their party's nominees to the general election for partisan offices. Because a primary is a party election, only voters registered with one of the parties...
Election Calendar
New York current and upcoming election dates
New York General Election 2026
November 3, 2026
November General election is held the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month of November
Poll hours: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Official New York General Election 2026 source
Key deadlines
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Early voting begins
Early voting begins ten days before election. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Voter Registration Deadline By Mail, Fax or email attachment
You can register to vote by mail. You can request a New York State Voter Registration form by mail by entering your name directly into our mailing list database. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local...
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Voter Registration Deadline In Person
You can register in person at your county board of elections or at any New York State Agency-Based voter registration center. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
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Voter Registration Deadline Online
You can use the DMV Electronic Voter Registration Application to register to vote or to update the information you have on file with the New York State Board of Elections. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your...
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Early voting ends
Early voting ends the second day before an election. Please confirm schedule adjustments with your local election office.
Election Day Rules
Voting on Election Day in New York
Time off for voting: Yes
As a registered voter, you may take off up to 3 hours, without loss of pay, to allow you time to vote. You may take time off at the beginning or end of your working shift, as your employer may designate, unless otherwise mutually agreed. You must notify your employer not less than 2 days before the day of the election that you will take time off to vote.
Voting at the polls on Election Day
You can vote ONLY at your designated polling place
Voter ID: No document required to vote
Can I register at the polls on Election Day?
No. New York does not list same-day voter registration. You must register by the voter registration deadline to vote in an election in New York.