2026 Political Calendar
2026 Important Dates
Important Election Dates re: New York City Primary and General Election
February 14, 2026
Last day to change party enrollment prior to the political party primaries.
June 8, 2026
Last day to change your address before the June Primary Election.
June 13, 2026
Last day voter registration applications must be received by the Board of Elections (BOE) by mail or in-person
Last day for BOE to receive absentee application or letter of application by mail or online portal for election
Last day for a BOE to receive application for Military/Special Federal Voters absentee ballot if not previously registered
June 13, 2026 - June 21, 2026
Early voting for the New York State Primary Election
June 23, 2026
2026 Primary Election Day
Last day to postmark absentee ballot
Last day to deliver absentee ballot in-person to your county board or poll site in your county, by close of polls
Last day to postmark ballot if you are a Military/Special Federal Voter
October 19, 2026
Last day to change your address before the General Election.
October 24, 2025
Last day voter registration applications must be received by the Board of Elections (BOE) by mail or in-person
Last day for BOE to receive absentee application or letter of application by mail or online portal for election
Last day for a BOE to receive application for Military/Special Federal Voters absentee ballot if not previously registered
October 24, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Early voting for the New York State General Election
November 2, 2026
Last day to apply in person for a general election ballot
November 3, 2026
General Election Day
Last day to postmark absentee ballot
Last day to deliver absentee ballot in-person to your county board or poll site in your county, by close of polls
Last day to postmark ballot if you are a Military/Special Federal Voter