How to Vote in New York
Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in New York.What Are My Voting Options?
Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in New York
New York City Mayoral Election
(Local)
New York City Mayoral Election
Nov 04, 2025
Early voting: Sat October 25, 2025 - Sun November 2, 2025
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Sat Oct 25, 2025 Mail: Received by Sat Oct 25, 2025 In person: Sat Oct 25, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Available on first day of early voting at local elections officeMail Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Online: Sat October 25, 2025
Mail: Received by Saturday, October 25, 2025
In Person: Mon November 3, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 4, 2025
In person: Received by 9:00 pm Tue November 4, 2025
Buffalo Mayoral Election
(Local)
Buffalo Mayoral Election
Nov 04, 2025
Early voting: Sat October 25, 2025 - Sun November 2, 2025
Voter Registration Deadline
Online: Sat Oct 25, 2025 Mail: Received by Sat Oct 25, 2025 In person: Sat Oct 25, 2025Same-Day Voter Registration
Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Available on first day of early voting at local elections officeMail Ballot Deadlines
Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Online: Sat October 25, 2025
Mail: Received by Saturday, October 25, 2025
In Person: Mon November 3, 2025
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 4, 2025
In person: Received by 9:00 pm Tue November 4, 2025
Our website includes election dates for federal elections, statewide elections, and mayoral elections in the top 100 cities by population. Please contact your local election official to learn about other local elections that may be happening in your area.
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
Registering for people with convictions
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?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities
Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot
Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
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
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
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?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Anyone is 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.