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How to Vote in New York: 2028 Deadlines, Early Voting & Poll Hours
Everything you need to vote in New York for the November 7, 2028 general election — when to register, when early voting opens, how to vote by mail, and when polls close.
Rules as of September 17, 2026 · verify at New York's official election site
Election Day
November 7, 2028
Quick Answer
- Register By
- 10 days before Election Day
- Early Voting
- Opens ≈ Oct 24, 2026
- Mail Ballot Request By
- 10 days before Election Day (online/mail); day before (in-person)
- Polls Close
- 9 p.m. ET
- Election Day
- November 7, 2028
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Nov 7, 2028
What's on Your New York Ballot
Every U.S. House seat is up for election every two years. Whether a U.S. Senate seat is also on the ballot depends on the state.
U.S. House of Representatives
All of New York's U.S. House seats are on the 2028 ballot. View New York's current delegation →
U.S. Senate
Not this cycleNew York has no U.S. Senate race in 2028. Senate seats rotate on a six-year cycle across three classes. Learn how Senate classes work →
New York Court of Appeals
Not this cycleNo New York Court of Appeals seat is up in 2028. Local judges may be on your ballot too. How New York chooses its judges →
To see every race you will vote on — including judges and local measures — check your sample ballot from your county or local election office, starting at New York's official election site.
Find your New York representative and senators
Enter your address to see exactly who represents you before you vote.
Voter Registration in New York
To vote in the November 7, 2028 general election, register by 10 days before Election Day.
Dates marked ≈ are computed from state statute and can shift with county practice. Confirm your exact deadline and check your registration status at New York's official site.
Early Voting in New York
Early voting opens ≈ October 24, 2026 — 10 days before Election Day. It runs through 2 days before Election Day.
Confirm exact locations and hours — which vary by county — at New York's official election site.
Voting by Mail in New York
Any registered voter in New York may request a mail ballot — no excuse required. Request deadline: 10 days before Election Day (online/mail); day before (in-person).
Return rule: Postmarked on or before Election Day; must be received within seven days
Track your ballot: use New York's ballot tracker to see when your ballot was mailed, received and accepted. New York City’s tracker.
Details and request forms are at New York's official election site.
Voter ID Requirements in New York
No identifying document is requested to vote in person; the state verifies identity by other means, typically a signature match.
See the full list of accepted ID at New York's official election site.
Poll Hours in New York
Polls are open until 9 p.m. ET on November 7, 2028. The latest close of any Eastern-time state.
See how New York's closing time compares nationwide on the full poll closing times by state page, or confirm your local hours at New York's official election site.
When New York Certifies Its Results
Election-night totals are unofficial. The count becomes official in two steps:
- Local: County boards of elections — by about November 28, 2026. Within 25 days of the election.
- Statewide: State Board of Canvassers — December 9, 2026 on the 2026 calendar. By December 15 under state law.
Certifying is a required step, not a second vote on the result. What happens if a local board won’t sign off, every state’s deadlines and how a result can be challenged are on how election results are certified.
Live on Congress Countdown
Live countdown to Election Day — and every date in between
Registration deadlines, early voting, and the full 2026 election calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline to register to vote in New York?
10 days before Election Day Confirm the exact date at https://www.elections.ny.gov/votingregister.html.
Can I vote early in person in New York?
Yes. Early voting opens around October 24, 2026 (10 days before Election Day) and runs through 2 days before Election Day.
Do I need ID to vote in New York?
No identifying document is requested to vote in person; the state verifies identity by other means, typically a signature match.
When do polls close in New York?
Polls close 9 p.m. ET on November 7, 2028.
How do I vote by mail in New York?
Request a ballot (no excuse needed) — 10 days before Election Day (online/mail); day before (in-person). Postmarked on or before Election Day; must be received within seven days
Is it too late to register to vote in New York?
10 days before Election Day Confirm at https://www.elections.ny.gov/votingregister.html.
How do I track my mail ballot in New York?
Use New York's ballot tracker (https://app.enhancedvoting.com/ebd/voter/newyork) to see when your ballot was mailed, received and accepted. New York City’s tracker: https://requestballot.vote.nyc/tracking.
Where can I see a sample ballot for New York?
Your county or local election office publishes sample ballots before each election. They list every race you will vote on, including judges and local measures. Start at New York's official election site (https://www.elections.ny.gov/votingregister.html).