\nSaturday, October 24, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n 9AM to 5PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSunday, October 25, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n 9AM to 5PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nMonday, October 26, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n 9AM to 5PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTuesday, October 27, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n 10AM to 8PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nWednesday, October 28, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n 10AM to 8PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nThursday, October 29, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n 8AM to 4PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nFriday, October 30, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n 9AM to 5PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSaturday, October 31, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n 9AM to 5PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSunday, November 1, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n 9AM to 5PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n
Vote by Mail<\/span><\/h3>\nIn the past, voters needed to provide a reason for voting by mail. That is no longer the case, and all are welcome to vote by mail thanks to the New York Early Mail Voter Act. Here\u2019s what is important when voting by mail:<\/span><\/p>\n\nIf you are a registered voter, you are able to vote by mail.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nOnce you have an early mail or absentee ballot, you cannot vote in person at your polling site.<\/span><\/li>\nIf you do not use your absentee or early mail ballot, you can only vote in person with an affidavit ballot at your poll site, and not with a voting machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you are interested in voting by mail, here\u2019s how you can start the process for future election cycles.<\/span><\/p>\n\nYou can request your mail ballot online at https:\/\/requestballot.vote.nyc<\/span><\/li>\nFor voters with disabilities who need assistance with their ballot, you can request an accessible ballot here: https:\/\/requestballot.vote.nyc\/accessibility<\/span><\/li>\nAnd as always, you can go in person at your local Board of Elections office and get yourself ready for a mail ballot.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn the world of digital immediacy, voting by mail harks back to a time when patience was required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMake sure to request an early mail ballot or absentee ballot, by mail or online, by the deadline, which is ten days before the election. You can apply in person up to the day before an election.<\/span><\/p>\nDeadlines to request mail ballots for 2026<\/span><\/h3>\nNovember 3 General Election:<\/span><\/p>\n\nLast day to apply online or by mail is October 24, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\nLast day to apply in person at your local Board of Elections office is November 2, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\nAfter you receive your ballot<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAfter you get your mail in ballot:<\/span><\/p>\n\nMake your choices for each office and circle them on the ballot.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace the ballot in the provided security envelope.<\/span><\/li>\nSign and date the outside of the security envelope.<\/span><\/li>\nSeal the security envelope.<\/span><\/li>\nPlace the security envelope in the larger return envelope, which has the return address of your Board of Elections along with a logo on its front that reads \u201cOfficial Election Mail.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\nSeal the return envelope.<\/span><\/li>\nFind a mailbox and drop it in there. No postage needed!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nDay of Election<\/span><\/h3>\nYou should get a notice from the Board of Elections in the City of New York, telling you where to vote. It will provide you with vital information about your Election District \/ Assembly District number which you need to know on Election Day. You might also get a card that you can scan and add your voting information into your Digital Wallet (Apple Wallet or Google Wallet). Even though you didn\u2019t request a mail in ballot, make sure to check your mail because you will receive important information about the voting process!<\/span><\/p>\nWhat are my voting rights<\/span><\/h2>\nIt is your right to follow the following guidelines to preserve your voting rights:<\/span><\/p>\n\nAsk a poll worker for help<\/span><\/li>\nUse an interpreter if you need language assistance<\/span><\/li>\nBring any voting materials with you\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\nVote even if the voting machine is broken<\/span><\/li>\nVote by affidavit ballot if your name is missing from the list of voters at your polling site<\/span><\/li>\nNot show an ID if you are not a first time voter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIf you feel that your voting rights are being violated, you can contact the Election Protection hotline to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer and get free legal support. Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).<\/span><\/p>\nThe most important thing to remember about Election Day is that it might be crowded. People want their voices to be heard. If you get to the line before the cutoff time, which for most polls is 9pm, you are legally allowed to stay in line until you cast your vote.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nGo out this election season and vote on that first Tuesday of November! Your voice matters, and we hope that this article has been informative.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Voting is less than two weeks away for the midterm elections. No matter where you live, or want to live, it would be wise to know what you need to do to vote and find your voting place. Please note that your early voting site may be different from your Election Day poll site. 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