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 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, 2025

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Available on first day of early voting at local elections office

Mail 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, 2025

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Not available Early Voting Period: Available on first day of early voting at local elections office

Mail 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

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?
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.

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