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 General Election
(Local)
New York City General Election
Nov 07, 2023
New York General Election
(State/Federal)
New York General Election
Nov 07, 2023
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
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
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.
contact your local election official.