YOUR VOTE: New York 2024

NEW YORK 

It's election season! Are you ready? With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!

I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

Presidential Primary Election - April 2, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

• March 23, 2024 - Last day to register to vote in the Presidential Primary, in person, by mail, and online.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Request an absentee ballot here.

Ballot Request Deadline

• March 23, 2024 - Final day to apply for mail-in absentee ballot for the Presidential Primary.

Ballot Return Deadline

• April 2, 2024 - Last day to return a completed absentee ballot in person. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be postmarked (but can be received up to April 9, 2024) for the Presidential Primary.

Nonpresidential Primary Election - June 25, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

• June 15, 2024 - Last day to register to vote in the Primary, in person, by mail, and online.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

Request an absentee ballot here.

Ballot Request Deadline

• June 14, 2024 - Final day to apply for mail-in absentee ballot for the Primary.

Ballot Return Deadline

• June 25, 2024 - Last day to return a completed absentee ballot in person. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be postmarked (but can be received up to June 31, 2024) for the Primary.

General Election - November 5, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

• October 26, 2024 - Deadline to register to vote online.
  • Mail-in registrations must also be postmarked by this date.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

New Yorkers who want to vote by absentee ballot this fall should submit an absentee ballot application as early as possible.

Ballot Request Deadline

• October 21, 2024 - Final day to apply for mail-in absentee ballot.

Ballot Return Deadline

• November 5, 2024 - Last day to return a completed absentee ballot in person. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be postmarked (but can be received until November 12, 2024).

Absentee ballots are only available to certain residents - see if you match the criteria outlined here.

Military and overseas citizens can vote by mail using the standard procedure. Ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status

• Not sure you're registered? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements

• Here's everything necessary to register as a voter this election season in New York.

Need To Register?

• Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location

• Use the New York State Board of Elections Polling Place Locator to find where to cast your ballot.
• Click here to find contact information for your county Board of Elections.

V. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws

• New York does not require an ID to vote, except for certain first-time voters.

Accepted Credentials

• Here is the list of accepted credentials.
• Contact your Board of Elections for an acceptable list of options.

VI. HAVING TROUBLE? GET IN TOUCH

Questions?

• The New York State Board of Elections can be reached at the following phone number: (518) 474-6220 or via email at INFO@elections.ny.gov. 

Voter Info Helpline

• 1-800-367-8683

See you at the ballots (or mailboxes), New Yorkers!