Tuesday, November 3, 2026
New York General Election
Every New York voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for New York are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use New York State Board of Elections: Poll Site, Registration and Mail Ballot Lookup.
Statewide races
On every New York ballot.
Key dates
- Mon, October 19, 2026: Change-of-address deadlineAddress changes received by your county board of elections by this date must be processed in time for the general election.
- Sat, October 24, 2026: Voter registration deadlineRegistration applications, by mail or in person, must be received by a board of elections by this date.
- Sat, October 24, 2026: Deadline to request a mail ballot by mail or onlineAny registered voter may request an early mail ballot. The application must be received by your county board of elections by this date.
- Sat, October 24, 2026: Early in-person voting beginsNine days of early voting, Oct. 24 through Nov. 1. Hours are set by each county board of elections.
- Sun, November 1, 2026: Last day of early in-person voting
- Mon, November 2, 2026: Last day to apply in person for a mail ballot
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by your county board of elections by Nov. 10. You can also drop off your ballot at your county board office or any poll site in your county by 9 p.m.
Sources: New York State Board of Elections: Registration and Voting Deadlines; New York State Board of Elections: 2026 Political Calendar; New York State Board of Elections: Early Voting; New York State Board of Elections: Request a Ballot; New York State Board of Elections: Time Off to Vote. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.