New York voters are electing a Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, all 26 U.S. House seats, the State Senate, the State Assembly, and local offices and ballot measures.
WRVO created this guide to help you navigate your options every step of the way. With early voting concluded, your options now are to cast your ballot in person at your assigned polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 3, or submit your mail ballot by the deadline.
Explore our region-specific pages below for local Board of Elections links and coverage on key races where you live. We will continue updating these pages through Election Day.
Regional Voting Information
Find your regional voting page
Select your area of New York for local board of elections links and race information.
When is Election Day 2026 in New York?
Election Day is today, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Find your local polling place using the state's voter lookup tool.
Is voter registration still open?
No. The deadline to register to vote for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 general election was Saturday, Oct. 24.
If you are already registered, you are ready to vote early or on Election Day!
- Check your voter registration status using the NYS Voter Lookup Portal
Can I vote early in New York?
Early voting for the 2026 General Election has concluded. Early voting ran from Saturday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.
If you did not vote during the early voting window, you must cast your ballot in person at your assigned local polling place on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3) or return an Early Mail or Absentee Ballot.
How do I vote by mail: Early Mail Ballot vs. Absentee Ballot
New York offers two mail voting options: Early Mail Ballots (no excuse required) and Absentee Ballots (for voters away from their county, or with an illness/disability).
Deadlines to Apply:
- Online or by mail: The deadline to submit an online or mail application was Oct. 24.
- In person: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, was the final day to apply for and receive an Early Mail or Absentee Ballot in person at your county Board of Elections office.
Deadlines to Return Your Ballot:
- In Person: Hand-deliver your completed ballot to your local county Board of Elections office or to any Election Day polling place in your county by 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
- By Mail: Your ballot must be postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 3 and received by your county Board of Elections by Nov. 10.
Note on postmarks: If mailing your ballot today or on Election Day, request a hand postmark at the post office counter or drop off your ballot in person at a polling location or Board of Elections office to ensure it is postmarked on time.
Changed your mind? If you requested a mail ballot but decide to vote in person, you can cast an affidavit ballot at an early voting site or Election Day poll site.
Do I need an ID to vote in New York?
No. New York does not require photo ID to vote. The only exception is for first-time voters who registered by mail without providing identification; they may be asked to show ID the first time they vote.
Want to be a poll worker?
From the New York State Board of Elections: "The right to vote is one of our nation's oldest and most important entitlements, and with this right comes responsibility. Free and open elections are the basis on which this country was formed and you can make a difference by becoming a poll worker to help protect those freedoms."
Learn more about becoming a poll worker. And yes, you get paid.
