New York elections and officials
Statewide information for New York. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
New York closes registration 17 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 21, 2028.
You have 721 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed.
Upcoming elections
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Called the midterms because they fall in the middle of a president’s four year term. The presidency is not on this ballot. Control of Congress is.
2028 General Election (Presidential)
Tuesday, November 7, 2028
The presidency, all 435 U.S. House seats, about a third of the U.S. Senate, and many state and local offices.
A presidential election comes every four years. The presidency is on the ballot, and a new Congress is elected with it.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every New York election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in New York you live.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
- Senator since 2009
- In Congress since 2007
- Last elected 2024
- Term ends Jan 2031
Charles E. Schumer
- Senator since 1999
- In Congress since 1981
- Last elected 2022
- Term ends Jan 2029
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. New York's State Legislature has 63 senators and 150 members of the Assembly.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in New York?
New York closes registration 17 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 21, 2028. You have 721 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed.
Where do I vote in New York?
Your polling place depends on your address. New York's election office runs an official lookup where you enter it, linked on this page. Early voting sites can differ from your Election Day polling place.
When is the next election in New York?
The next election in New York is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who are New York's U.S. senators?
New York is represented in the U.S. Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democrat) and Charles E. Schumer (Democrat).
Who is the governor of New York?
Kathy Hochul (Democrat) is the governor of New York.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official New York election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.