Voting

Voting & Election Information in New York State

2024 Voter Guide Part I: Facts for Voters

Guía de Votación Parte I: Información para Votantes

Important Dates to Remember

General Election – November 5, 2024

Early Voting:  October 26 – November 3, 2024

November 3

  • Last day for IN-PERSON Voter Registration; MAIL IN registrations must be received by a Board of Elections.


November 4

  • Last day to apply IN-PERSON for absentee ballot.

 

November 5

  • Last day to postmark ballot. Must be received by the local Board of Elections no later than Nov. 12. Military Voter Ballots must be received no later than Nov. 18.
  • Last day to deliver ballot IN-PERSON to the local Board of Elections or to any poll site in your county.

Election Hotline

New York State Board of Elections Online Voter Registration

A qr code with the name of the foundation for education.Use the QR code to register online to vote or update your voter information through the NYS Board of Elections. This could be a two-step process for some as a NY.Gov ID is required to register. If you have not used NY.Gov you will need to create an account.

Golden Day

Referred to as “Golden Day,” March 23 (presidential primary), June 15 (federal, state, and local primary), and October 26 (general election), are the final days to register to vote AND also the first day of Early Voting.  All those eligible to register to vote in New York State may use an affidavit ballot AND vote on March 23, June 15, and October 26. 

Information on how NYS Elections are safe and secure

League's Electronic Voter Guide - VOTE411

VOTER GUIDE – VOTE411.org
Enter your address to find your ballot with races and candidate info for the upcoming election.

VOTE411.ORG

Enter your address to find your ballot with races and candidate info for the upcoming election.

TEXT: VOTENY TO 474747

Receive real time updates about upcoming elections in New York State:

  • Reminders to register
  • Request an absentee ballot
  • And VOTE!

INFORMATION & DEADLINES ON VOTER REGISTRATION, ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND MORE…

When you register to vote, you’ll also have the option to enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry (Registry), a confidential database of people who have signed up to donate their organs, eyes and/or tissues after their death.

Your right to vote in NYS

  • College Students
    Brochure
  • Individuals with Disabilities
    Brochure
  • Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
    Brochure
  • Individuals with Criminal Convictions and Those Detained in Jail or Prison
    Brochure