Your vote matters! Especially in local elections!
Make a plan now to vote in the 2022 New York elections.
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EXERCISE YOUR CIVIC POWER
Make a plan to vote in the Primary
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, June 28th, 2022
Primary Election Day in New York
Tuesday, November 8th, 2022
General Election Day
Absentee Ballots must be postmarked by this day.
REGISTRATION
Register to vote online
Register to vote in person at your local Board of Elections office
Register by mail with a form from the BOE website (PDF)
Check your registration
POLLING PLACE
Locate your polling place
YOUR RIGHTS AS A VOTER
In New York, it’s illegal to be asked for ID to vote. The exception is if it is your first time voting. If you registered by mail, you could be asked for a photo ID.
If you mess up on a ballot, go back to your ED table and ask for another! You get three tries.
If you are not on the voter roll, are told you are at the wrong site, or encounter any other problem, you can request an affidavit ballot and you will still be able to vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there elections on June 28th?
Yes!! Almost every community in NYC will have at least one primary election. Since New York has what is called a “closed primary,” to vote in a primary election you must be registered as a Democrat or Republican.
Who will I be voting for and/or who are my current representatives?
Use your address to find out who your representatives are and in which districts you will be voting: http://www.mygovnyc.org/.
I really want to vote / help out, but I won’t turn 18 in time for any of 2022’s elections. Is there anything I can do?
Yes! You can join Sunrise and phonebank for key candidates and generally help turn out the vote across NYC! Join us today :) https://www.sunrise-nyc.org/get-involved
What address should I use to register?
Yes! Register to vote now!! You can pre-register to vote at 16 or 17 so you will be able to vote as soon as you turn 18.
What address should I use to register?
Use your current permanent residence address.
If I’m not in town for for Election Day, can I still vote in NY?
Yes, you can! Make sure to request an absentee ballot beforehand.
However, if you are going to college in a swing state—i.e. Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida—you might want to consider registering to vote in your college state (be sure to check prerequisites first!).
Can I vote by mail?
Yes! However, you must first request your absentee ballot. You can request your ballot online at nycabsentee.com.
What’s an absentee ballot?
Absentee ballots are mailed ballots that are sent to you before the actual day of the Election. You can return the ballot in-person or by mail.
How can I find out if my registration is up to date?
Visit voterlookup.elections.ny.gov. This tool will provide your current registered address, party affiliation, and your election districts.