Early voting for the New York primary starts Saturday, giving voters more time to cast their ballots ahead of New York elections on June 23.
Voters across the city and state will have the opportunity to weigh in on key local, state, and federal races.
Here is what you need to know about early voting and the election in general.
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A sign directs voters to a polling place for the New Jersey primary election in Cherry Hill township, N.J., Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Key dates to know:
Voter registration deadline: June 13, 2026
Mail ballot request deadline (can be online or in mail): June 13, 2026
Early voting period: June 13–21, 2026
Primary Election Day: June 23, 2026
How to vote:
Voters in New York City have several options:
Vote early in person during the early voting period;
Vote in person on Election Day;
Vote by mail using an early mail or absentee ballot
You can find more information about How to Vote here.
Where to vote:
Voters must go to their assigned early voting poll site, which may be different from their usual Election Day location.
You can look up your site through the NYC Board of Elections poll finder here.
Hours, days, and what to expect when voting
Early voting hours can vary by day, but they are typically between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and extended hours until 8 p.m. on certain weekdays.
Same as Election Day, voters privately fill out and scan their ballots, and those votes are then counted with Election Day totals.
Voting early by mail:
Registered voters can apply online for an early mail or absentee ballot by June 13.
You are not allowed to use a voting machine at your poll site if you have an absentee ballot or early mail for that election
If you requested an absentee or early mail ballot but decide to vote in person, you will need to vote using an affidavit ballot instead of a machine.
Who can vote and rules to know:
You must vote at your assigned early voting site
Only voters registered with a political party holding a primary can vote in that party’s election.
Most registered voters do not need to show ID at the polls, but first-time voters may be required to show identification.
Who’s on the ballot?
In the June primary, voters will see a mix of city, state, and federal offices.