Voting in New York
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every New York voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
No U.S. Senate race in New York this year.
Governor
- Kathy C. Hochul · Democratic, Working FamiliesRunning mate: Adrienne E. Adams
- Bruce A. Blakeman · Republican, Conservative, Vote AffordableRunning mate: Todd Hood
Source: NYS Board of Elections, Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (9/17/2026). Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Full ballots on Voting On
- Manhattan (New York County): every race and candidate
- Brooklyn (Kings County): every race and candidate
- Queens (Queens County): every race and candidate
- The Bronx (Bronx County): every race and candidate
- Staten Island (Richmond County): every race and candidate
- Westchester County: every race and candidate
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Registration must be received by your county board of elections by Saturday, Oct. 24. Address changes must be received at least 15 days before the election.
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In person Oct. 24 to Nov. 1. Hours set by each county. NYC voters are assigned one site; most other counties let voters use any site.
Election Day
Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Any voter may request an early mail ballot (no excuse). Absentee ballots require a reason such as absence from the county or illness.
Request by: Mail and online portal requests received by Oct. 24. In-person requests by Nov. 2.
Return by: Postmarked or returned in person by Nov. 3 (9 p.m. in person) and, if mailed, received by Nov. 10.
ID to vote in person
Not confirmed yet. Check with the New York State Board of Elections.
Note: Voter ID rules not found on official pages fetched. Online registration requires a NY.Gov ID account.
From the New York State Board of Elections and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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