This year, voting began in February and April with a series of special elections, and then continued with a June primary for State Senate, State Assembly, U.S. House, and U.S. Senate.
Voting will continue in 2024 with the general election on November 5, 2024. Early voting for the general election will run from Sat, October 26 – Sun, November 3.
Dates You Should Know:
- Tuesday, September 17: National Voter Registration Day!
- Saturday, October 26: Early mail/absentee ballot and voter registration form request deadline, also first day of early voting.
- Tuesday, November 5: General Election Day and deadline to return mail/absentee ballot
Why vote early? By choosing to vote early, you will give yourself more options to exercise your vote on a day and time that is convenient for you. You will also benefit from avoiding long lines and ensuring that no last-minute issues prevent you from registering your vote.
In New York, voting early is just like voting on Election Day. Early voters scan their completed ballot just after privately marking it. Early voting results are counted, tabulated, and included in the election night (unofficial) totals.
In New York State, voters may visit ANY of the Early Voting Centers in the county where they reside, except in New York City, where voters are assigned by address to ONE early voting site.
