Key Dates and Deadlines
Election Day
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Poll sites are open from 6 AM to 9 PM. If you are in line by 9 PM, you can stay in line to cast a ballot.
Early Voting
Early voting runs from October 25 to November 2.
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| Saturday, October 25 | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Sunday, October 26 | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Monday, October 27 | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Tuesday, October 28 | 10 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday, October 29 | 10 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday, October 30 | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Friday, October 31 | 8 AM to 4 PM |
| Saturday, November 1 | 9 AM to 5 PM |
| Sunday, November 2 | 9 AM to 5 PM |
Early Mail and Absentee Voting Deadlines
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| October 25 | Last day for the Board of Elections to receive an application or letter of application by mail, online portal, email, or fax for a ballot. |
| November 3 | Last day to apply in person for an absentee or early mail ballot. |
| November 4 | Last day to postmark an absentee or early mail ballot. It must be received no later than November 11. |
| November 4 | Last day to deliver the ballot in person. |
Voter Registration Deadlines
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| October 20 | Last day to request a change of address on your voter registration. The Board of Elections must receive your application by this date. |
| October 25 | Last day a mail application must be received by the Board of Elections to be eligible to vote in the General Election. |
| October 25 | Last day to register to vote in person to be eligible to vote in the General Election. |
Election Timeline
November 2
Last day of early voting
November 4
Last day to drop off or postmark your early mail or absentee ballot
Ways to Vote
In New York City, registered voters have three ways to cast their ballot.
1. Vote at a Poll Site
- During early voting (October 25 to November 2)
- On Election Day (November 4)
You must vote at the specific poll site assigned to our home address. Your early voting poll site may be different than your Election Day poll site.
Learn more about voting at poll sites.
2. Vote by Early Mail Ballot
You can request an early mail ballot for any reason. The Board of Elections (BOE) will mail you the ballot and a pre-paid envelope. Then you can return the ballot by mail or drop it off at a poll site during voting hours or at a BOE office.
Learn more and request an early mail ballot.
3. Vote by Absentee Ballot
If you can’t make it to the polls in person for a specific reason, like illness or travel, you can request an absentee ballot. The Board of Elections (BOE) will mail you the ballot and a pre-paid envelope. Then you can return the ballot by mail or drop it off at a poll site during voting hours or at a BOE office.
Learn more and request an absentee ballot.
Poll Site Information
Always look up your poll site before you go—your poll site may change from election to election. Your early voting poll site can also be different than your Election Day site..
Find your poll site
What to Bring
For easy check-in, bring your Fast Pass tag or card. It's not required, but your Fast Pass has all your voting information, including districts. BOE will mail them to you before the election.
You only have to bring ID if you are a first-time voter who didn't give your identification when you registered to vote.
Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Valid photo ID
- A recent copy of a utility bill
- A recent copy of a bank statement
- A recent copy of a paycheck
- A recent copy of a government check or document
How to Vote at a Poll Site
Check in
A poll worker will look up your name on the list of registered voters or scan your Fast Pass. If you’re a first-time voter who didn’t provide identification when you registered, you need to show ID. Then sign your name in the poll book.
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Go to the voting booth
You'll get a paper ballot and be directed to a privacy booth with a pen to mark your ballot. If you need disability assistance, just ask a poll worker.
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Mark the ballot with your choices
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Insert your ballot into the scanner
You're done! The scanner will record your vote. When polls close, the scanners will be used to count all votes cast. Don't forget to pick up an official "I Voted" sticker before you leave!
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Disability and Language Acccess
All poll sites have:
- An accessible entrance
- ADA booth
- Ballot Marking Device
Ask a poll worker if you need help.
Ballots are translated into some languages at select poll sites. Interpretation is also offered at some poll sites.
Learn more about accessibility and language assistance at poll sites.
What's on Your Ballot
Candidates
In this fall's General Election, you can vote in various contests, including:
- Mayor
- City Comptroller
- Public Advocate
- Borough President
- City Council
After the complete contest list is approved, you can preview the list of candidates on a sample ballot.
See who's on your ballot.
Ballot Proposals
Ballot proposals allow voters to approve or reject changes to New York State and New York City law. This election, there will be six ballot questions to consider.
Read the ballot proposals on a sample ballot.
NYC Votes also publishes an online voter guide with plain language summaries of the proposals. The guide says what you can expect if the proposals pass. It also includes statements for and against them.
Read proposal summaries.
