Who is eligible to register to vote?

U. S. Citizens that have resided New York for at least 30 days, and will be at 18 years of age on Election Day. 

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Residents of New York that are 16 or 17 years of age may pre-register to vote, but cannot participate in an election until they turn 18.

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How can I verify my voter registration status?

You can verify your voter registration status via the official link of the New York State Board of Elections: https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

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If you live in New York City, you can verify your voter status using this tool from the New York City Board of Elections: https://www.nycvotersearch.com/

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What is the deadline to register to vote in New York?

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This year the deadline to register to vote in the primaries is June 17, 2023. 

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What does it mean to pre-register to vote?

Residents of New York can pre-register to vote as soon as they turn 16 years old. Pre-registered voters may not participate in an election until they turn 18, and must indicate in their voter registration form that they are not 18 years old yet.

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Can I register to vote after June 17 and vote in the primaries?

No, if you do not register before June 17th you will not be able to participate in the June 27 primaries. However, you will be able to participate in the November election. 

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How do I register to vote by mail?

Voters can request an absentee ballot to vote by mail if they meet the qualifications outlined here: 

https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingAbsentee.html

 

Anyone eligible to request an absentee ballot can use this online portal to request to vote by mail: 

https://absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov/

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Eligible voters can also request to vote by mail by going to their County's Board of Elections. 

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Can I track my absentee ballot?

Yes! You can track the status of your absentee ballot using this tracker created by the New York State Board of Elections:  https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/

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I was convicted of a felony, can I still register to vote?

Residents of New York that were convicted of a felony and are currently not in jail or prison can register to vote. Find out more information here: https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/law/NoticetoJudgesonFelonReg.pdf

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Find more information about the voting rights of felons here:  https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/law/NoticeofFelonRegistrationRights.pdf