New York

Nov 3, 2026 general election · Governor

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How to vote in New York

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Register by Oct 24. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
Early voting Oct 24–Nov 1. Outside NYC, any county early-voting site; NYC voters use their assigned site. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Early mail and absentee ballot applications by mail/online must be received by Oct 24; in person by Nov 2. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
Not yet compiled — check the official state election site.
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

All 62 New York counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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Governor (Kathy Hochul running again)

Kathy Hochul (D) vs. Bruce Blakeman (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

Kathy Hochul0Position changes0 reversals1 unclearBruce Blakeman0Position changes0 reversals
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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for New York's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

Governor

Kathy HochulDemocratic · IncumbentBruce BlakemanRepublican

Local and district races: every New York county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for New York.

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