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2026 New York Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for New York, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in New York

NOV03
2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting
October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Early voting runs for 9 consecutive days, beginning the second Saturday before the election and ending the Sunday before Election Day (2 days before), with hours varying by county.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 24, 2026
Mail/online voter registration closes 10 days before the election; New York does not have same-day registration statewide.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
October 24, 2026
New York allows no-excuse mail/absentee voting (since 2023); ballot applications are due about 10 days before the election, or in person the day before.
Mail ballot return
Postmark by November 3, 2026; must arrive by November 10, 2026
Mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and are accepted if received up to 7 days after the election.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from New York's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

  1. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · Primary Election · CompletedShow details

    State and congressional primaries

    In-person early voting
    June 13, 2026 – June 21, 2026
    Early voting runs for 9 consecutive days, beginning the second Saturday before the election and ending the Sunday before Election Day (2 days before), with hours varying by county.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    June 13, 2026
    Mail/online voter registration closes 10 days before the election; New York does not have same-day registration statewide.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    June 13, 2026
    New York allows no-excuse mail/absentee voting (since 2023); ballot applications are due about 10 days before the election, or in person the day before.
    Mail ballot return
    Postmark by June 23, 2026; must arrive by June 30, 2026
    Mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and are accepted if received up to 7 days after the election.
  2. 22 days away

    General Election

    NOV03
    2026Tuesday
    In-person early voting
    October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026
    Early voting runs for 9 consecutive days, beginning the second Saturday before the election and ending the Sunday before Election Day (2 days before), with hours varying by county.
    Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
    Voter registration deadline
    October 24, 2026
    Mail/online voter registration closes 10 days before the election; New York does not have same-day registration statewide.
    Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
    October 24, 2026
    New York allows no-excuse mail/absentee voting (since 2023); ballot applications are due about 10 days before the election, or in person the day before.
    Mail ballot return
    Postmark by November 3, 2026; must arrive by November 10, 2026
    Mail ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and are accepted if received up to 7 days after the election.

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Voter Registration

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Elections Department

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Boots on the ground

New York Family Policy Council

New York Families

Jason McGuire, President

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PO Box 131, Spencerport, NY 14559

New York Families is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in New York.

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