Voting Information
In New York State, the primaries will be held on June 23, 2026 with early voting taking place June 11-23, 2026. Note that you must be a registered Democrat or Republican at the time of the primaries to vote in a primary election. The general election will be held on November 3, 2026 with early voting taking place October 24-November 1, 2026. See https://elections.ny.gov/early-voting to locate your early voting location.
Here’s a link to the 2026 political calendar: https://elections.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2025/12/2026-political-calendar-quad-fold-12.9.2025-final.pdf
Are you registered to vote?
In New York State, eligible voters can register to vote in person by going to:
- at your county board of elections https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov/CountyBoardRoster/CountyBoardRoster
- at any New York State Agency-Based voter registration center https://elections.ny.gov/national-voter-registration-act-nvra#agency-based-voter-registration
- at the Department of Motor Vehicles, either in person or on their website if you already have DMV-issued identification
https://dmv.ny.gov/contact-us/office-locations
https://dmv.ny.gov/contact-us/mobile-office-locations
You may also register online.
To register online, you will be required to use a NY.Gov ID. If you have already utilized a NY.Gov ID with another agency, you can use the same credentials to access the Online Voter Registration portal. In case you haven't used a NY.Gov ID before, you will need to set up a new account.
You can also access the Board of Elections’ Online Voter Registration portal to modify your voter registration details. Updated details might include a name change, a new address, or a change in your party enrollment.
Completed applications are forwarded to the relevant County Board of Elections for approval and processing.
The link is here: https://nyovr.elections.ny.gov/
Through the DMV: https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registration-application
There are several ways to request a voter registration form:
You can obtain a New York State Voter Registration form by mail by adding your name to our mailing list for voter registration forms. https://voterregformrequest.elections.ny.gov/voterregistration
You can also call our 1-800-FOR-VOTE (1-800-367-8683) helpline to ask for a voter application.
After you have filled out the form, make sure to print, sign, and date it. Then, send the form to your county's board of elections. https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov/CountyBoardRoster/CountyBoardRoster
When to re-register
Your registration is permanent unless you move or change your name.
Address changes
If you have moved within the County, you must transfer your registration by re-registering. You may choose to write your new address on the back of your voter identification card and mail it to the Clerk's office.
You must re-register with the local election authority or county clerk if you move to an address outside of the County.
Name changes
Voters who legally change their name, but not their address, do not have to re-register. If you have changed your name, you can vote after updating your information at the polls.
Where do I vote?
On Election Day, you will cast your ballot in a polling place, usually in a public building near your home, that serves as a polling place.
You can also call your local County Clerk's office for assistance or visit the New York State Board of Elections website: https://elections.ny.gov/.
County clerk’s offices within New York State Assembly District 131
Ontario County Clerk’s Office – https://www.ontariocountyny.gov/102/County-Clerk
Seneca County Clerk’s Office – https://www.senecacountyny.gov/gov/admin/clerk/
Cayuga County Clerk’s Office – http://www.cayugacounty.gov/1849/Clerk
Cortland County Clerk’s Office – https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/172/County-Clerk
Madison County Clerk’s Office – https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/174/County-Clerk
Chenango County Clerk’s Office – https://www.chenangocountyny.gov/190/County-Clerk
Broome County Clerk’s Office – http://broomecountyny.gov/clerk