2026 New York State Elections

Know Before You Votein 2026

The general election is November 3, 2026.

Primaries are June 23, 2026.

Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, all 26 U.S. House seats, 63 State Senate seats, and 150 Assembly seats are all on the ballot.

Upcoming Deadlines

registration

Oct 9, 2026

General Registration Deadline

early voting

Oct 24, 2026

Early Voting Begins

absentee

Oct 27, 2026

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

How to Use This Guide

Four steps to being a more informed New York voter

Find Your Races

Enter your county to see every race on your ballot — from Governor all the way down to your state assembly district.

Research Candidates

Read each candidate's bio, policy positions, and endorsements. Compare two candidates side by side.

Know the Roles

Not sure what a State Comptroller or Assembly Member actually does? Browse plain-English explanations of every elected position in New York.

Register & Vote

Check key deadlines, learn how to register, request an absentee ballot, or find early voting locations.

Key Issues

Explore where candidates stand on what matters most to New Yorkers

Ballot Proposals

Beyond candidates, New Yorkers vote directly on proposed laws and constitutional amendments. Understand what's on the ballot — what each proposal would change, who supports or opposes it, and what a yes or no vote actually means.

Find Your Candidates

Take our 3-minute quiz to discover which 2026 NY candidates best align with your views on housing, climate, public safety, and more.