Get Ready To Vote in November!

News | September 12, 2023

The general election is coming up on November 7—it’s time to get ready to vote!

Voters in New York will elect members of the New York City Council, District Attorneys in Queens and the Bronx, judges, and other officials.

Voters will also have a say in New York State ballot measures this fall.

Ranked Choice Voting will not be used in the November General Election.

Any registered voter can vote regardless of registered party. Visit NYC Votes or TurboVote to register to vote.

Take some time to make sure you are registered. If you’re not sure that you are registered to vote, you can check your status here or call 1-866-VOTE-NYC (1-866-868-3692) (TTY-212-487-5496 for the hearing impaired).

Register early—September 19 is National Voter Registration Day! On that day, all of our library locations will have voter registration forms and absentee ballot request forms available for you to pick up.

The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 28. Make sure to register so that your voice is heard!

Important Dates

National Voter Registration Day: Tuesday, September 19
Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 28
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (online or by mail): Monday, October 23 (request an absentee ballot)
Early Voting: Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, November 5
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (in-person): Monday, November 6
General Election Day: Tuesday, November 7

FAQs About Voting

How do I register to vote?

Visit NYC Votes or TurboVote online to register.
Visit your local Board of Elections (BOE) office in person.
Mail in a registration form. You can pick one up at your local library or local Board of Elections (BOE) office.
If you are experiencing homelessness, you can register and vote. Your home address should be where you stay at night, whether it is a street corner, shelter, or any other location. This decides where you vote. Your mailing address does not have to be your home/residential address, and can be the address of a shelter, outreach center, or other place willing to receive your mail.
If you are in jail for a misdemeanor or on probation, you can register and vote. As of May 2021, all New Yorkers after a felony conviction can, upon release from prison, immediately register to vote without special documentation. Learn more about your rights.

How can I check my registration?

Visit the BOE registered voter search page.
Call the BOE at 1-866-VOTE-NYC (1-866-868-3692) (TTY-212-487-5496 for the hearing impaired).

How can I make a plan to vote?

To find your poll site and early voting sites, visit here or call 1-866-VOTE-NYC.

If you have language or other access needs, know your rights. You have the right to bring an interpreter, or someone to help you vote in general. Accessible ballot applications are here.

To request an absentee ballot, go online, visit your local BOE office in person, or send in a form by mail. You can track your absentee ballot here.

Absentee ballot request deadline (online or by mail): Monday, October 23 (request an absentee ballot)
Absentee ballot request deadline (in person): Monday, November 6
Deadline to return absentee ballot: Tuesday, November 7
Deadline for Board of Elections to receive absentee ballots: Tuesday, November 14
- The Board of Elections must receive your absentee ballot by this date. However, your ballot must be postmarked by November 7 to be valid.

For other non-partisan information, call or visit these organizations.

NYC Board of Elections: https://www.vote.nyc or call 1-866-VOTE-NYC

NYC Votes: https://www.nycvotes.org

DemocracyNYC: https://www.nyc.gov/site/civicengagement/voting/how-to-vote.page

League of Women Voters of the City of New York: https://linktr.ee/lwvnyc