CVH POWER GUIDE TO VOTING

Voting gives us the power to have a say in how the country is run. When we vote, we help determine the future of our communities on important issues like the economy, housing, education, healthcare, immigration, infrastructure, and more.

We prepared a guide with everything you need to know about how to vote. Let’s make our voices heard!

JUNE 2026 ELECTION

• Early voting: June 13 - June 21

  • Find your early voting poll site & hours​

• Election Day: Tuesday, June 23

  • Polls are open 6am to 9pm​

• Deadline to register: Saturday, June 13

  • Register to vote online​

• Last day to request an absentee ballot application by mail or online portal: Saturday, June 13

  • Request a mail ballot here​

• ​Last day to postmark your mail-in ballot: June 23

  • Must be received by the county board no later than June 30

REGISTER TO VOTE

There are many ways you can register to vote.

• Register to vote online. You will need: NYS driver license, permit, or non-driver ID card; ZIP Code currently on record with the DMV; and a social security number.

• Register in person at your County Board of Elections.

• Request a New York State Voter Registration form by mail.

• Call the 1-800-FOR-VOTE hotline to request a voter application.

APPLY FOR An EARLY MAIL BALLOT

• Visit the NYS Board of Elections portal and apply online.

• Locate your local county board of elections. Here are all the ways you can apply:

  • Send an email request

  • Send a fax request

  • Call

  • Go in person

  • Mail a paper application (English I Spanish)

NEW LAW ALERT!

Starting in 2024, all registered voters can request an early mail ballot if you prefer to vote by mail. Request your ballot.