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New York General Election
Nov 3, 2026
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Next election
New York General Election
Nov 3, 2026
57
days away
Key dates for the New York General Election
From New York's official election information, last reviewed Jul 25, 2026. VoteU is an independent nonpartisan project, not a government site, so confirm anything time-critical on the official page below.
| Election day | Nov 3, 2026 (57 days away) |
|---|---|
| Register to vote by | Oct 24, 2026 (47 days away) |
| Request an absentee ballot by | Oct 24, 2026 (47 days away) |
The absentee date above is the deadline to request a ballot. The deadline to return a completed ballot is set separately by New York and is not tracked here. See how to request an absentee ballot as a student.
VoteU Guide
Deadlines for registering to vote in New York, straight from our data
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Upcoming elections
Past elections
These already happened, kept for reference. Everything actionable is under upcoming elections above.
Voting from campus in New York
New York is flagged in VoteU's dataset as generally allowing students to register at their campus address. Confirm your own situation on the official page above.
Can I vote where I go to college?
What the law says about registering at a campus address
Campus address or home address?
A side by side comparison, and how to switch
How do I request an absentee ballot?
Five steps, plus the request deadline for every state
Can I use my student ID to vote?
The federal floor, and where to find your state's list