New York State Democratic Party

Take Action and Vote!

This portal is intended to be the one-stop destination for New Yorkers to learn how to register to vote, find their polling locations and vote-by-mail options, and to see when the next elections are being held.

Voting is the most effective way to create change and make sure your voice is heard in New York and in this country. Registering to vote is the first step in exercising this right as a citizen. Register as a New York Democrat today.

Need more information about your County? Find your County on our interactive map to find out when and where to vote!

Questions About Voting? Call 1-844-NY-VOTES

The Voter Assistance Hotline is a dedicated service designed to assist voters with questions, issues, or concerns before, during, and after elections. Our mission is to ensure that every eligible voter has access to accurate and up-to-date information personalized to them when registering to vote and voting by mail or in person. Find out more here.

Ways to Vote

Ballot

Absentee

The last day to submit an absentee ballot for the 2024 General Election is November 5th and must be received by no later than Nov 12th. To apply for an absentee ballot and vote by mail, visit: absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov

Early

Early

Early voting in the 2024 General Election will be held from October 26th - November 3. Find your early vote location below or at: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov

Calendar

Election Day Voting

Vote in the 2024 General Election on November 5th. Find your polling location below or at:   voterlookup.elections.ny.gov

Find out where to vote

General Election Dates and Deadlines

  • October 26-November 3: Days of Early Voting for the General Election. 
  • November 5: General Election Day. 
  • October 26: Last day for board of elections to receive application or letter of application by mail or online portal for general election ballot. 
  • November 4: Last day to apply in person for general election ballot. 
  • November 5: Last day to postmark general election ballot. Must be received by the county board no later than November 12th. 
  • November 5: Last day to postmark general election ballot. Must be received by the county board no later than November 12th. 
  • October 26: Voter Registration Deadline for General: Last day application must be received by board of elections to be eligible to vote in general election. 
  • October 21: Change of address for General: received by this date must be processed. 

Go here to register and request a Federal Post Card Application (FCPA)

  • September 20: Deadline to transmit ballots eligible to Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA voters. 
  • October 26: Last day for a board of elections to receive application for Special Federal/UOCAVA absentee ballot for general by mail if NOT previously registered. 
  • October 26: Last day for a board of elections to receive application for Military absentee ballot by mail if NOT previously registered. 
  • October 29: Last day for a board of elections to receive application for Military/Special Federal absentee ballot for general by mail if previously registered. 
  • November 4: Last day to apply in person for a Military absentee ballot for general if previously registered. 
  • November 5: Last day to postmark Military/Special Federal/UOCAVA  return ballot. Must be received by the local board of elections no later than November 18th. 

Registration FAQ

Qualifications to Vote:

  • You must be a United States citizen and at least 18 years old. You may pre-register at 16 or 17 years old, but you won’t be able to vote until you are 18.
  • You must also be a resident of New York, for at least 30 days before the election. If you are changing your registration to another address within New York, you must be a resident of your respective county, city or village for at least 20 days before the election. You must also not claim the right to vote elsewhere.
  • You must not be in prison, or be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court. Citizens on parole, probation, or other supervised release CAN register to vote.

How do I register?

Registering to vote is simple, fast, and easy. You can either register in-person, online, or via mail.

Online

In Person

Mail

  • If you prefer to mail in your application, or if you do not have access to a NYS driver's license, permit, or non-driver ID card you should complete an application to register to vote and mail it to your County or City Board of Elections. For more information, and to gain access to these forms, please visit the Board of Elections website here.

When do I need to register by?

  • If you are registering in person, or online, you must register at least 10 days before Election Day.
  • If you are voting by mail it must be received 15 days before Election Day.

Register Here

Ranked Choice Voting How-To

  • Since 2021, New York City voters have used Ranked Choice Voting format to conduct their primary and special elections for local offices.
  • You will have the opportunity to rank up to 5 candidates in the order of your preference. You still have the opportunity to vote for one candidate if you prefer - and ranking other candidates won’t harm your 1st choice.
  • You cannot rank a candidate more than once. If that occurs, only your top ranking for them will count.
  • Choosing more than one candidate as your first choice will result in the invalidation of your ballot.
  • If a candidate receives more than 50% of first-choice votes, they win the election. If no candidate reaches the 50% threshold - counting will continue.
  • Each round, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated. If your top-choice candidate is eliminated, then your vote goes to the next highest ranked candidate on your ballot.
  • Candidates are eliminated until there are two candidates left, leaving the candidate with the most votes as the winner.
  • You can read more about the process here.