2021 General Election Information

What are the key dates?

  • October 8 is the last day to register to vote in New York.

  • October 18 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot online or by mail. 

  • October 23 - October 31 is the early voting period.

  • November 2 is Election Day.

Who can request an absentee ballot in this year’s local elections?

  • Because of the pandemic, anyone can STILL request an absentee ballot this year.

  • Mark “temporary illness” when asking for an absentee ballot.

When are the deadlines to register for an absentee ballot? 

  • October 26 is the last day to postmark the application or letter of application for the general  election ballot. 

  • November 1 is the last day to apply in person for the general election ballot.

  • November 2 is the last day to postmark the general election ballot. Must be received by the county board no later than Nov. 9th.

  • November 2 is the last day to deliver the general election ballot in person to your county board or your poll site, by close of polls on election day.

How do I request an absentee ballot?

Click here to find out more information/ instructions on mailing your ballot.

Click here for key dates on voter registration & submitting your absentee ballot.

You can still vote in person! Find your polling place here.

Early Voting Information

You must vote at your assigned early voting site. Your early voting site may be different from your Election Day poll site, so make sure to check before you go! Find my early voting poll site.

  • Saturday, October 23

    • 8AM – 5PM

  • Sunday, October 24

    • 8AM – 5PM

  • Monday, October 25

    • 7AM – 4PM

  • Tuesday, October 26

    • 10AM – 8PM

  • Wednesday, October 27

    • 10AM – 8PM

  • Thursday, October 28

    • 10AM – 8PM

  • Friday, October 29

    • 7AM – 4PM

  • Saturday, October 30

    • 8AM – 5PM

  • Sunday, October 31

    • 8AM – 4PM 

Did you know: Early voting is habit-forming! Voters were 372% more likely to vote early in the 2020 general election if they had previously voted early.

New York City Board of Elections

Phone 1-866-Vote-NYC

Twitter: @boenyc

Website: www.Vote.nyc