You can vote in New York City by checking your assigned polling location and voting times for Election Day or using early voting options. Here’s how to find your exact poll site and the latest details:
- Find your poll site: NYC Board of Elections has a “Find Your Poll Site” tool where you enter your home address to see your Election Day poll site and any early voting sites. Polls are open 6:00 AM–9:00 PM on Election Day, and early voting hours vary by date and site.
- Confirm hours and location before you go: Polling locations can change due to last-minute issues (construction, emergencies, etc.), so it’s essential to verify your assigned site right before you vote. The NYC Board of Elections page emphasizes checking your poll site for each election.
- Early voting: NYC offers in-person early voting at designated sites in the days leading up to Election Day. The early voting schedule lists exact dates and hours, and you must vote at an early voting site that matches your address.
- What you’ll vote on: NYC voters participate in contests for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, borough president, and City Council in primary and general elections, with the exact ballot determined by district. You can view your sample ballot for your district via the poll-site lookup page.
- If you’re voting by mail: Absentee ballots are accepted if postmarked by Election Day and received by the county deadline; you can drop off absentee ballots at any early voting or Election Day site up to 9:00 PM on Election Day.
What to do now:
- Go to the NYC Board of Elections “Find Your Poll Site” page and enter your home address to locate your specific poll site and sample ballot.
- Check the current election’s dates and hours for both Election Day and any early voting days listed by the Board of Elections.
- If you moved recently, ensure your address is up to date with the Board of Elections to receive the correct polling location. If you’re unsure, the poll-site lookup will reflect your current district and site.
If you’d like, share your home address (or neighborhood) and I can guide you to your exact polling location and the upcoming voting dates for the NYC election you’re voting in.
