The Complete UWS Guide To The 2026 Election

UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — The 2026 general elections are coming up in New York City, and so are all kinds of important voting deadlines.

Upper West Siders are expected to turn out in big numbers since the race for Governor is at the top of the ballot.

But statewide contests aren’t the only thing at stake. Upper West Siders will also be choosing representatives in Congress, the State Assembly and the State Senate.

Here’s a breakdown of what Upper West Side voters should know heading into Election Day.

When Is Election Day?

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polling places open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Find your poll site here.

The early voting period in the city is from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1.

Am I Registered To Vote?

Learn more about how to register here.

Who's on the ballot on the Upper West Side?

Along with the statewide contests for governor and comptroller, you will also see local races for Congress, the State Senate and the State Assembly.

Below are the candidates for contested races on the ballot on the Upper West Side. We won't bog you down by listing the uncontested races (you're welcome).

The candidates who currently hold the office are labeled "incumbent."

Governor

• Kathy C. Hochul (incumbent) / Adrienne E. Adams (D)
• Bruce A. Blakeman / Todd Hood (R)

State Comptroller

• Thomas P. DiNapoli (D, incumbent)
• Joseph Hernandez (R)

Attorney General

• Letitia A. James (D, incumbent)
• Saritha Komatireddy (R)

Representative in Congress - 12th Congressional District

• Micah C. Lasher (D)
• Caroline Shinkle (R)
• Wilneida Negron (I)
• Karen Ortiz (I)

State Senator - 47th Senatorial District

• Erik D. Bottcher (D, incumbent)
• Charlotte Friedman (R)

Member of the Assembly - 75th Assembly District

• Tony Simone (D, incumbent)
• Cristina Fontanelli (R)

Helpful links

• Check your voter registration
• View your sample ballot and find your Election Day polling location

For questions, email Miranda.Levingston@Patch.com.