NEW YORK (WABC) — Midterm elections are fast approaching as Americans decide who they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues. In New York and Connecticut, voters will also decide who will be governor for the next four years.
Below is information on how New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut residents can register to vote and when early voting begins. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
How to register to vote in New York
First, in New York City, you can register to vote online, in person, or by mail.
The last day to register to vote in person is October 24, 2026.
Mail Registration
A board of elections must receive applications by October 24, 2026 to vote in the general election.
In-Person Registration
You may register at your local board of elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year. The last day to register to vote in person is October 24, 2026.
There are several ways to vote in New York State, including in-person and early voting. Those voting by absentee ballot or by mail and overseas must follow specific deadlines for each election.
You can find more details and apply for early voting by mail, absentee ballots, and military and overseas applications on the New York Board of Elections website.
The early voting period in New York is October 24 through November 1. Hours vary by county.
For more information visit the New York State Board of Elections.
How to register to vote in New Jersey
October 13 is the deadline to register to vote for the General Election in New Jersey.
To register in New Jersey, you must be:
A United States citizen
At least 17 years old, though you may not vote until you have reached the age of 18
A resident of the county for 30 days before the election
A person not serving a sentence of incarceration as the result of a conviction of any indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or of the United States.
The registrant must complete a Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form. Mail or deliver the Voter Registration Application and/or Party Affiliation Form to the County Commissioner of Registration or Superintendent of Elections for your county.
Residents may also file their application to vote on the New Jersey voter portal.
You are not eligible to register to vote if:
You are serving a sentence of Incarceration due to a conviction of an indictable offense under the laws of this or another state or of the United States.
General Election Voting
The early voting period is October 24 – November 1, 2026.
October 27 – Deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot by mail for the General Election
October 30 – Deadline for overseas civilian and military voters to apply for an electronic ballot
November 2 – 3 PM – Deadline for in-person mail-in-ballot applications
November 3 – 6 AM – 8 PM – General Election Day
For more information about voting in New Jersey, please visit the NJ Voter Information Portal.
How to register to vote in Connecticut
Friday, October 16, 2025 is the General Election voter registration deadline in Connecticut by mail or online.
If you are not registered but want to vote during the Early Voting period, you may register in person every day of Early Voting at the Early Voting location. The early voting period is October 19 – November 1, 2026.
If you are not registered but want to vote on Election Day, you may register in person on Election Day (Nov. 3, 2026) at your Election Day Registration site.
To receive important election updates text VOTE to 860.321.4221 To find your Early Voting location and more information about elections in Connecticut, visit MyVote.CT.gov or call 860-509-6200/.
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