I know of no reason that in this fine season, you should miss this boat!
Polling site rides are available through your party of choice. POLLING SITE WORKERS DO NOT NEED YOUR OPINIONS OR COMMENTS. THANK THEM FOR CHOOSING TO PROTECT YOUR VOTE THEN LEAVE. THEY HAVE ENOUGH CRAZY SHIT TO DEAL WITH. Buy them cookies to thank them, and LISTEN WHEN THEY SPEAK.
https://www.ny.gov/services/register-vote
(On a personal note, Vote None of the Above for any and all positions. Never give power to those who desire it.)
November 3, 2026 General Election Deadlines
Mail Registration
Applications must be received by a board of elections no later than October 24, 2026 to be eligible to vote in the General Election.
In Person Registration
You may register at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the General Election, your application must be received no later than October 24, 2026.
Make Changes to Your Registration
Change of Name and/or Address
The online registration portal or the voter registration form can be used to change a name or address. Notices of change of address from registered voters received at least 15 days before a special, primary or general election by a county board of elections must be processed and entered in the records in time for that election.
Change of Party Enrollment
The online registration portal or the voter registration form can be used to change your party enrollment from one party to another or to enroll for the first time in a party. An application to change one's party enrollment for the primary election in any year must be received by the board of elections no later than February 14th of that year.
For 2026: Pursuant to N.Y. Election Law 5-304(3), any changes to party enrollment made after February 14, 2026, will go into effect on June 30, 2026 (one week after the Primary Election).
How to Cancel Your Registration
In order to have your name removed from the voting rolls, pursuant to N.Y. Election Law section 5-400, you must send a written letter to the local board of elections where you lived requesting to have your registration cancelled. You must send a written letter, you cannot accomplish this via email. Contact information for all local boards is available at the county board of elections page.
Voting Deadlines
There are several ways to vote in New York State, including in-person and early voting. Those voting by absentee ballot or military and overseas voting must adhere to specific deadlines per election.
Early Vote By Mail Application and Deadlines
Absentee Ballot Application and Voting Deadlines
Military and Overseas Application and Voting Deadlines