Registration and Voting Deadlines

Registration Deadlines

New Yorkers must register to vote by certain deadlines to be eligible to vote in Primary and General Elections. There are also deadlines for making changes to your registration, such as changes to address or enrollment.
 

April 2, 2024 Presidential Primary Election Deadlines

Mail Registration

Application must be received by a board of elections no later than March 23, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the Presidential Primary.

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 Presidential Primary, your application must be received no later than March 23, 2024.

Change of Enrollment

An application to change one’s party enrollment for any primary election in 2024 must be received by the board of elections no later than February 14, 2024.
 

April 30, 2024 Special Election Deadlines

Special Election for Congressional District 26

Mail Registration

Application must be received by a board of elections no later than April 20, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the Special.

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 Special Election, your application must be received no later than April 20, 2024.

 

June 25, 2024 Federal, State, and Local Primary Election Deadlines

Mail Registration

Application must be received by a board of elections no later than June 15, 2024 to be eligible to vote in the Primary.

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 State and Local Primary, your application must be received no later than June 15, 2024.

Change of Enrollment

An application to change one’s party enrollment for any primary election in 2024 must be received by the board of elections no later than February 14, 2024.
 

November 5, 2024 General Election Deadlines

Mail Registration

Applications must be received by a board of elections no later than October 26, 2024 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 26, 2024.

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

Voting Dates