The November general election has arrived, with early voting kicking off Saturday, Oct. 29 and running every day until Sunday, Nov. 6.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Anyone eligible to vote can vote early, though your early voting polling place may differ from the one assigned to them on Election Day, the final day of voting.
If you requested an absentee ballot but want to vote in-person, you will have to fill out an affidavit ballot. Absentee ballots can also be dropped off at early voting sites while polls are open.
Confirm your voting location by visiting the New York City’s Board of Elections website at https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc/.
Here are early voting times at all polling locations:
- Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 - 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
- Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 - 7 a.m to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 - 10 a.m to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 - 10 a.m to 8 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 - 10 a.m to 6 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 - 7 a.m to 3 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 - 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 - 9 a.m to 5 p.m.
New Yorkers heading to the polls will vote for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, state comptroller and one of the state’s U.S. Senate seats. There are also races for representatives in Albany in the state Assembly and the state Senate, as well as state and local judges.
Voters will also decide on a statewide ballot proposal that would authorize $4 billion in bonds for climate and environmental projects if approved. In the city, ballots will also include three initiatives centered on racial and economic justice proposed by a task force formed after the 2020 George Floyd protests.
For more information on the four ballot initiatives, visit our guide to see what’s at stake and what each proposal means for the city and state.
NY1’s voter guide is also a great source to see what’s on your ballot and for background on each candidate and their stances on the top issues facing New Yorkers.
Am I eligible to vote in the 2022 general election? How do I apply for an absentee ballot? What do I need to vote? Can I take time off work to vote? Can I bring my dog to a polling station? For answers to these questions and more, read NY1’s what you need to know before you vote FAQ.