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.
The upcoming primary elections for the New York City Council are set to take place on June 27th, 2023. This primary election is crucial as it will determine which candidates will move on to the general election and have the opportunity to represent their communities on the city council, District Attorneys, and more.
For the second time, NY will have the opportunity to rank the vote in this primary election to their top five choices for a particular position. Ranked-choice voting promotes a more democratic and fair election process, as it ensures that the winning candidate has the support of the majority of voters.
What’s on the ballot?
- City Council
- District Attorney (Bronx, Queens, Staten Island)
- Civil Court
- Ballot Proposals
- Party positions
The future of NY is in your hands. It’s time to make your voice heard in the November 7 general election!
There are three ways to cast your vote:
1. Early Voting
Avoid the rush and vote in-person early from Saturday, Oct 28 until Sunday, Nov 5th
Find your early voting poll site: click here
1. 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:
1. Election Day
Polls are open from 6 am to 9 pm on Primary Election Day. Find your polling location:
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:
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
NY will hold General elections on November 7th to vote for City Council representatives, District Attorneys, and judges.
No! The November 7 general election will not use Ranked Choice Voting.
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 October 28.
NY will hold General elections on November 7th to vote for City Council representatives, District Attorneys, and judges.
No! The November 7 general election will not use Ranked Choice Voting.
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 October 28.
In NY, you must be a registered voter and member of a political party to vote in a primary election.
Yes! You can still vote for just your 1st-choice candidate. However, ranking other candidates does not harm your 1st choice. If your 1st and only choice is eliminated, your vote will have no influence on the outcome of the election.
No. You can rank up to five candidates, but you do not need to rank a total of five.
