Politics & Government
Here's What To Know About Voter Registration For NYC Elections
The early voting period in the city is from October 24 through November 1.
NEW YORK CITY — In less than a month, New Yorkers will be voting on a number of important congressional races as well as picking New York’s next governor.
In addition, New York City residents will be voting five ballot measures.
If you're not registered to vote yet in New York City — the deadline is Oct. 24. Here's everything you need to know to successfully register.
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New Yorkers can visit this website, to begin the registration process.
If you have a valid New York State driver's license, permit or non-driver ID, you can also use the New York State DMV's Electronic Voter Registration Application to register to vote or update your voter information.
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To register, you must:
- Be a US citizen
- Be 18 years old by the end of this year (you may pre-register at 16 or 17 but cannot vote until you are 18)
- Not be in prison for a felony conviction
- Not claim the right to vote elsewhere
- Not be found to be incompetent by a court
You can also register via mail by filling out a form, then mailing it to the city's Board of Elections.
The early voting period in the city is from October 24 through November 1.
Election Day is slated for November 3 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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