The 2024 presidential election is just two months away, and whether it’s your first time performing your civic duty, or you’re a seasoned voter, we’re answering all of your common questions like how to register to vote, when early voting begins and how to find your polling site.
When is election day?
Election day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. However, there will be opportunities to vote early if that date doesn’t work for you.
Am I eligible to vote?
To vote in the general election in NYC you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a New York City resident for at least 30 days
- Be at least 16 years old (pre-registration can happen at 16 or 17, but you must be 18 years old to vote)
How can I register to vote?
You can register to vote online if you have a New York State ID in just 5 minutes here. The New York deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 26th. National Voter Registration Day is on Tuesday, September 17th.
Unsure if you’re registered? You can check your status here.
Do I need to register every year?
No. Once you are registered to vote, you won’t have to register again.
When can I vote?
Polling sites are open from 6am-9pm on November 5th.
Early Voting Dates
Early voting will be in-person from October 26th – November 3rd. Polls will be open these days from 8am-5pm on weekends and 8am-8pm on weekdays.
Absentee Ballots
The board of elections will only accept absentee ballots no later than 10 days before the election. You can request one here.
Where do I vote?
You can find your local polling site at findmypollsite.vote.nyc.
Anything else I should know?
- You can vote if you are in line by 9 p.m.
- You can vote by affidavit if your name is not on the voter list
- You can vote without showing ID (unless it’s your first time voting)
- You can call the NYC Vote hotline if you have any questions or need any help: 866-OUR-VOTE
Contributions made by Justine Golata