Voting in New York

• To vote in this election, you must be registered. The deadline to register to vote is October 28, 2023.
• You can download and print a New York voter registration form or request one be mailed to you at elections.ny.gov/VoterRegSite/VoterRegistration
• If you have a driver license issued by New York State, you can register to vote online

• To vote by mail, you must first submit an absentee ballot application. You can apply for your absentee ballot by mail, phone, online or in-person with your county board of elections. Verify the address at which you are registered to vote at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov. Apply for your absentee ballot here.
• Applications for an absentee ballot submitted by mail, fax, email, or online must be received by the local Board of Elections no later than October 23, 2023. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot in-person is November 6, 2023.
• After your application has been approved, you will receive an absentee ballot in the mail. Carefully follow the directions provided on the absentee ballot.
• To avoid postal delays and any problems counting your vote, apply for and send in your absentee ballot as early as possible. If you prefer not to mail your absentee ballot, you may deliver it to any early voting or election day poll site, or to your board of elections office.

Some polling sites will be open for early voting for the 2023 Primary Election from October 28 to November 5. Check participating locations with your county board of elections or at VoteEarlyNY.org.

• October 23: The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail, online, email, or fax
• October 28: Last day to register to vote
• November 6: Last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person
• November 7: Election Day. Last day to postmark general election ballot