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Questions about voting? Call the New York Voter Assistance Hotline: 1-844-NY-VOTES

How to Vote in New York

There are three ways to cast your ballot in New York State.

Early Voting

Vote before Election Day at an early voting site. Early voting runs October 24th – November 1st.

Absentee / Vote by Mail

Request an absentee ballot and vote from home. The BOE must receive your application by October 27th.

Election Day

Vote at your assigned polling location on Election Day, November 3rd.

2026 General Election Dates & Deadlines

Voting in Person

Early Voting Period October 24th – November 1st, 2026
Election Day November 3rd, 2026

Absentee / Early Voting by Mail

Absentee Application Deadline (in person) November 2nd, 2026
Absentee Application Deadline (by mail) October 27th, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline November 3rd, 2026

Registration Deadlines

Last Day to Change Address October 19th, 2026
Last Day to Register to Vote October 24th, 2026
Last Day for BOE to Receive Absentee Application October 24th, 2026
Last Day for BOE to Receive Military / Federal Absentee Application October 24th, 2026

Registration FAQ

Qualifications to Vote

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be 18 years old by Election Day
  • Be a resident of New York State and your county/city
  • Not be currently incarcerated for a felony conviction

How to Register

Questions About Voting?

Call the NY Voter Assistance Hotline:
1-844-NY-VOTES

Rensselaer County Board of Elections

Official voter registration for Troy and Rensselaer County residents.

Register Here