News | October 13, 2026
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The general election is coming on November 3—it’s time to get ready to vote!

Voters in New York City will help choose our next Governor and Lieutenant Governor, members of the U.S. Congress, the State Attorney General, the State Comptroller, members of the State Senate, and members of the State Assembly.

New York City voters will also have a say in city and state ballot proposals this fall.

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 to vote. 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).

The deadline to register to vote in New York State is Saturday, October 24. Make sure to register so that your voice is heard!

 

Important Dates

Change of Address Deadline: Monday, October 19
Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 24
Early Mail/Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (online or by mail): Saturday, October 24 (request an early mail or absentee ballot)
Early Voting: Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, November 1
Early Mail/Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (in-person): Monday, November 2
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3

 

Upcoming QPL Programs

Queens Community Action Fair with the League of Women Voters of NYC (In-Person)
Saturday, October 17, 1pm-3pm
Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica

 

FAQs About NYC Voting

Am I eligible to register to vote in New York City?

You are eligible to register to vote if you are a U.S. citizen and you have been a New York City resident for at least 30 days.

You must be at least 18 years old to vote. You can pre-register to vote if you are 16 or 17 (and get involved in civic life in many other ways).

How do I register to vote?

  • Visit the NYC Board of Elections (BOE) website, NYC Votes, or TurboVote to register to vote online.
  • Visit your local BOE office to register to vote in person.
  • Mail in a registration form. You can pick one up at your local library or local BOE office; download a form online from NYC BOE in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Bengali; or download a form online in several other languages at nycvotes.org/how-to-vote/register-to-vote.
  • 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. Learn more about your rights.
  • If you are in jail for a misdemeanor, or you are on probation, you can register and vote. And all New Yorkers who are incarcerated after a felony conviction will have their voting rights automatically restored when they are released from prison. Learn more about your rights.

How can I check my registration?

How can I make a plan to vote?

To find your poll site and early voting sites, visit this webpage 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 who will help you vote in general. Apply for an accessible ballot here.

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

  • Early Mail/Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (online or by mail): Saturday, October 24 (request an early mail or absentee ballot)
  • Early Mail/Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (in-person): Monday, November 2
  • Deadline to Return Your Early Mail/Absentee Ballot: Tuesday, November 3

 

More Election Resources

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

New York State Board of Elections: https://elections.ny.gov

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

NYC Civic Engagement Commission: https://www.nyc.gov/site/civicengagement/our-programs/poll-site-language-access.page

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

GoVoteNYC Fund (The New York Community Trust): https://www.govotenyc.org

VOTE411: https://www.vote411.org

Disability Rights New York: Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access: https://www.drny.org/page/pa-for-voting-access-pava-26.html

Coalition for the Homeless: Voting Rights: https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/get-help/know-your-rights/voting-rights

New York State Board of Elections: Voting After Incarceration: https://elections.ny.gov/voting-after-incarceration