How to vote in New York's 2026 primary election

Voting in the 2026 New York primary election is underway on Tuesday.

New Yorkers can cast their ballots from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. 

Early voting sites closed Sunday at 5 p.m. The New York City Board of Elections said nearly 173,000 people participated in early voting from June 13-21.

June 13 was the last day to register to vote before the primary and to request an early mail or absentee ballot be sent to you by mail.

There are a number of closely-watched races, including incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, who is being challenged by former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander in New York's 10th Congressional District, and a crowded field of candidates hoping to succeed retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York's 12th Congressional District.  

When is the New York primary election voting period?

Voting on Primary Day begins at 6 a.m. Tuesday and lasts until 9 p.m.

Anyone who is in line by 9 p.m. will still be able to cast their vote.

Keep in mind, in-person primary election voting locations may well be different from early voting locations. Here's an online tool that will help you find where to vote in your area.

You can also drop off absentee ballots and envelopes at Board of Elections offices and Election Day sites until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

If you moved and did not update your voter registration, you may be able to receive a provisional ballot at your polling location. For more information, visit vote.gov.

Registering to vote for the general election

You can check your voter registration status in New York online here. 

For those who aren't registered, you can do so by clicking here. Voter registration forms are available in a variety of languages.

Though you won't be able to vote in Tuesday's primary, you will be able to vote in the general election in November.

In order to register to vote in New York, you must:

• Be a United States citizen
• Be 18 years old
• Be a resident of New York state and the locale involved in the election for 30 days or more prior to the election
• Not be in prison with a felony conviction
• Not be have been judged to be mentally incompetent
• Not claim the right to vote elsewhere

You can also call 1-800-367-8683 to request an application to vote.