Election Dates and Deadlines

Dates and Deadlines

New York State General Election

Deadline to update your address

Mon, October 23, 2023

If you move, you must notify the Board of Elections of your new address by this date to vote in the general election.

Absentee ballot request deadline (online or by mail)

Mon, October 23, 2023

The Board of Elections must receive your absentee ballot request by this date. Request your absentee ballot.

Voter Registration Deadline

Sat, October 28, 2023

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Early Voting

Sat, October 28, 2023 - Sun, November 5, 2023

Vote early in person before Election Day! Find your early voting site and hours.

Absentee ballot request deadline (in person)

Mon, November 6, 2023

Deadline to request an absentee ballot in person. Find your borough Board of Elections office.

General Election Day

Tue, November 7, 2023

Polls are open 6am-9pm. Find your poll site.

Deadline to return absentee ballot

Tue, November 7, 2023

Last day to postmark your absentee ballot or drop it off at a poll site. Find your poll site.

Deadline for Board of Elections to receive absentee ballots

Tue, November 14, 2023

The Board of Elections must receive your absentee ballot by this date. However, your ballot must be postmarked by November7 to be valid.