Voter Guide
- 2026 Election Dates and Deadlines
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SPECIAL ELECTIONS IN NYC
NDAR 77th Assembly District (Bronx County) and 3rd Congressional District Elections (Queens/Long Island County) Tuesday, February 13, 2024
- November 7th, NY General Elections
The 2026 Primary Election will take place on June 23, 2026.
This election gives registered voters the opportunity to participate in their party’s primary and help decide which candidates will appear on the General Election ballot.
To be eligible to vote, voters must ensure their party affiliation is updated by February 14, 2026, their address is current by June 8, 2026, and their voter registration is completed or updated by June 13, 2026.
Early voting will begin on June 13, 2026, providing multiple days and extended hours to vote before Election Day.
Important: Only voters enrolled in a political party may vote in that party’s primary.
The upcoming General elections for the New York City Council are set to take place on November 7th, 2023. This general election will be crucial as they will determine who will represent you on city council, also electing district attorneys and more.
🗳️ Special Election February 3, 2026
A Special Election will be held on February 3, 2026 for the following districts:
47th Senate District (Manhattan)
74th Assembly District (Manhattan)
36th Assembly District (Queens)
📅 Important Dates
✅ Election Day:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
🕕 Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
🗳️ Early Voting Period:
January 24, 2026 – February 1, 2026
What’s on the ballot?
- ✅ Governor
- ✅ Attorney General
- ✅ State Comptroller
- ✅ State Senate
- ✅ U.S. House of Representatives
- City Council
- District Attorney (Bronx, Queens, Staten Island)
- Civil Court
- Ballot Proposals
- Party positions
📌 Change of Address Deadline (Primary)
Monday, June 8, 2026
Last day to update your address so you can vote at the correct polling location for the Primary Election.
📌Voter Registration Deadline (Primary)
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Last day to:
- Register to vote, or Update your voter registration (name, address, or party) to be eligible to vote in the Primary Election.
📌 Early Voting Begins (Primary)
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Early voting locations open, giving voters multiple days and extended hours to vote in person before Election Day.
✅ Primary Election Day
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Vote in party primaries to help decide which candidates will appear on the General Election ballot.
⚠️ Only voters enrolled in a political party may vote in that party’s primary.
The future of NY is in your hands. It’s time to make your voice heard in the June 27 primary election and help choose your City Council representatives.
There are three ways to cast your vote:
- Early Voting
Avoid the rush and vote in-person early from June 17, 2023 until June 25, 2023
Find your early voting poll site:
- Vote by Mail
If you’re unable to vote in person due to a valid reason, request an absentee ballot and vote by mail. Request your absentee ballot:
- Election Day
Polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm on Primary Election Day. Find your polling location:
📌 Party Affiliation Deadline
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Last day to change your party affiliation in order to vote in that party’s primary election. Changes made by this date will apply to the June primary.
📌 Change of Address Deadline (Primary)
Monday, June 8, 2026
Last day to update your address so you can vote at the correct polling location for the Primary Election.
📌 Voter Registration Deadline (Primary)
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Last day to register to vote or update your voter registration (name, address, or party) to be eligible to vote in the Primary Election.
🗳️ Early Voting Begins (Primary)
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Early voting locations open, offering multiple days and extended hours to vote in person before Election Day.
✅ Primary Election Day
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Vote in party primaries to help decide which candidates will appear on the General Election ballot.
⚠️ Important:
Only voters enrolled in a political party may vote in that party’s primary.
Deadline to update your address
– Mon. October 23rd, 2023
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
– Mon. October 23th, 2023
Voter Registration Deadline
– Sat. October 28th, 2023
Early Voting
– Sat. October 28th, – Sun. November 5th, 2023
General Election Day
– Tue. November 7th, 2023 –
Polls are open from 6am to 9pm
In the 2026 Primary Election, voters will participate in their party’s primary to help decide which candidates will advance to the General Election.
Depending on your party affiliation, you may vote to select candidates for:
Governor
Attorney General
State Comptroller
State Senate
U.S. House of Representatives
⚠️ Only voters enrolled in a political party may vote in that party’s primary.
You can vote at your assigned polling location on Election Day, at your designated early voting site, or from home using an absentee ballot, if you are eligible.
Make sure your address is up to date so you are assigned to the correct polling location.
To be eligible to vote, make sure you meet the following deadlines:
Party Affiliation Deadline: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Last day to change your party affiliation to vote in your party’s primary election.Change of Address Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026
Last day to update your address to vote at the correct polling location.Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Last day to register to vote or update your voter registration information.
Meeting these deadlines ensures you can participate fully in the election process.
Only voters enrolled in a political party may vote in that party’s primary election.
If you are not enrolled in a party, you will not be able to vote in the primary.
In the United States, to be eligible to vote, you must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age on or before the date of the election, and a resident of the state in which you wish to vote.
You will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID card.
Many polling places are equipped to accommodate voters with disabilities, such as accessible voting machines or curbside voting. If you need accommodations, you should contact your local election officials in advance to make arrangements.
This varies by state. Some states offer early voting, either in-person or by mail, while others only allow voting on Election Day.
You can use a poll site locator, click here to find your polling place
In the United States, to be eligible to vote, you must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age on or before the date of the election, and a resident of the state in which you wish to vote.
You will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID card.
Many polling places are equipped to accommodate voters with disabilities, such as accessible voting machines or curbside voting. If you need accommodations, you should contact your local election officials in advance to make arrangements.
This varies by state. Some states offer early voting, either in-person or by mail, while others only allow voting on Election Day.
You can use a poll site locator, click here to find your polling place
In this election, we voted to fill the vacant seat in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
You can cast your vote at your designated polling location on Election Day, your designated early voting site, or from the comfort of your own home using an absentee ballot.
The deadline to register is Feb 4
In the United States, to be eligible to vote, you must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age on or before the date of the election, and a resident of the state in which you wish to vote.
You will need to bring a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, passport, or state-issued ID card.
Many polling places are equipped to accommodate voters with disabilities, such as accessible voting machines or curbside voting. If you need accommodations, you should contact your local election officials in advance to make arrangements.
This varies by state. Some states offer early voting, either in-person or by mail, while others only allow voting on Election Day.
You can use a poll site locator, click here to find your polling place
