2026 Political Calendar

2026 Important Election Dates: 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, 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

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