2026 election key dates and resources

The Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG) protects your right to vote.

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Key dates for November 2026 general election

 
Last day to register to voteSaturday, 
October 24
Deadline for board of elections to receive absentee or early mail ballot application by mail or onlineSaturday, 
October 24
Early voting
Voters can drop off their absentee or early mail ballots at any early voting poll site in their county or borough, or their local board of elections office.		Saturday, 
October 24-Sunday, 
November 1
“Golden Day” 
Voters can register and vote on the same day.		Saturday, October 24
Deadline to request absentee or early mail ballot in person at local board of electionsMonday, 
November 2

Election Day!

  • This is the last day you can vote in person at your assigned Election Day poll site. 
  • For absentee or early mail ballots: Voters can drop these off in person at any poll site in their county or their local board of elections office before 9 p.m.
  • Absentee or early mail ballot must be postmarked by this date. Because of recent changes in how the U.S. Postal Service applies postmarks, a ballot dropped in a mailbox may not be postmarked for a day or more. Voters can request a free manual postmark at a U.S. Postal Service office. 
Tuesday, 
November 3
Deadline for local boards of elections to receive absentee or early mail ballots through postal mail
Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day.		Tuesday, November 10

Election protection hotline

Each year, for both the June primary and November general elections (and for the presidential primary every four years), OAG runs an election protection hotline during the early voting period and on Election Day. The OAG volunteers will troubleshoot any issues, including working with local boards of elections when necessary.

During the early voting period and on Election Day, New Yorkers can call: 

1-866-390-2992

Submit a voter complaint

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