New York 2026 General Election
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Voting dates and requirements
Election date: November 3, 2026Confirm the rules that apply to your location and voting method. Local hours and eligibility can differ.
Register online
Application received by the county board by October 24.Verified October 12, 2026
Register by mail
Application received by October 24.Verified October 12, 2026
Register in person
Application received by October 24.Verified October 12, 2026
Same-day registration
Check the official requirementsVote early
October 24–November 1; hours vary by county.Verified October 12, 2026
Request a ballot by mail or online
Mailed and online early-mail or absentee requests
Received by October 24.Verified October 12, 2026
Request a ballot in person
In-person early-mail or absentee requests
Received by November 2.Verified October 12, 2026
Mail your ballot
Domestic mailed early-mail or absentee ballots
Postmarked by November 3.Verified October 12, 2026
Mailed ballot receipt
Domestic mailed early-mail or absentee ballots
A ballot postmarked by November 3 must arrive by November 10.Verified October 12, 2026
Deliver your ballot
Hand delivery
To the county board or a county poll site by November 3 at 9 p.m.; county early-voting sites accept ballots during October 24–November 1.Verified October 12, 2026
Election Day hours
6 a.m.–9 p.m.Verified October 12, 2026
Polls close
November 3, 2026 at 9:00 PM Eastern Standard TimeVerified October 12, 2026
Source record verified October 12, 2026.
Governor
U.S. House (26 seats)
State Legislature (213 seats)
State legislative races will be listed as filing deadlines pass and candidate information becomes available from official sources.
27 federal/gubernatorial races and 213 state legislative seats on this ballot. Candidate information is added as filings are confirmed by official sources.
NY Election Resources
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Request or track your absentee ballot
Locate where to vote on election day
Preview your ballot before election day
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State Election Office
40 North Pearl Street, Ste. 5, Albany, New York, 12207-2729