How to Vote in New York

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in New York.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in New York

New York Presidential Primary Election

New York Presidential Primary Election

Apr 02, 2024

Early voting: Sat March 23, 2024 - Sat March 30, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Sat Mar 23, 2024
Mail: Received by Sat Mar 23, 2024
In person: Sat Mar 23, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: Received by Saturday, March 23, 2024
In Person: Mon April 1, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue April 9, 2024
In person: Received by Tue April 2, 2024

New York Primary Election

New York Primary Election

Jun 25, 2024

Early voting: Sat June 15, 2024 - Sun June 23, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Sat Jun 15, 2024
Mail: Received by Sat Jun 15, 2024
In person: Sat Jun 15, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Early Voting Period: Not available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: Received by Monday, June 10, 2024
In Person: Mon June 24, 2024
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Received by Tue July 2, 2024
In person: Received by Tue June 25, 2024

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in New York
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Certain designated individuals are allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in New York. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot,
contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional New York Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information