Voting in
New York
Your Voting Cheat Sheet
New York offers early voting for 9 days and polls stay open until 9:00 PM on Election Day, one of the latest closing times in the nation. Absentee voting requires an excuse. No photo ID is required at the polls.
Upcoming Elections in New York
New York Primary Election
New York primary elections select party nominees for congressional and state-level offices. New York uses a closed primary system.
- • U.S. Senate nomination
- • U.S. House nominations (all 26 districts)
- • Governor nomination
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New York City Municipal Primary
New York City holds primary elections for municipal offices using ranked-choice voting. Voters rank candidates in order of preference.
- • City Council (select districts)
- • Borough President races
- • Local ballot initiatives
2026 Federal Midterm General Election
The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
- • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
- • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
- • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
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Registration Deadlines
Quick Facts
Voter ID Requirements
New York does not require photo ID to vote. Voters sign the poll book and their signature is compared to the one on file.
Early Voting
Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Election Day Polling Hours
6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Key Facts
- Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, one of the latest closing times in the US
- Early voting is available for 9 days before Election Day
- Absentee voting requires a valid excuse
- No photo ID is required to vote
- Registration must be completed 25 days before the election
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