Early Voting In NYC Is Officially Open — Here’s What To Know
It’s officially time for early voting ahead of the 2024 presidential election, and enthusiastic politicos in New York should consider taking advantage of the opportunity.
Although the main event isn’t until November 5th — our Election Day guide is on hand to help New Yorkers with whatever that they might need — that doesn’t mean voters have to wait. The New York Early Mail Voter Act allows state residents to vote early by mail without a reason, so why not give it a go?
If you want your voice to be heard and you’re looking to stay ahead of the craze at the polls in November, we’ll tell you everything you need to know.
When is early voting in New York?
Early voting in New York is officially open now as of October 26th, 2024 and comes to a close on November 3rd. During the 2020 election, over one million New Yorkers voted early.
NYC actually saw a record-breaking turnout of early voters over the opening weekend, netting about 400k votes across the city last weekend.
Where to vote early in NYC
Head to findmypollsite.vote.nyc where you’ll be prompted for your house number, street address, and zip code. Once you fill out the necessary information, you’ll be given your polling site. Keep in mind that your early voting site might be different than your poll site on Election Day.
How to apply for an early mail ballot
Head to requestballot.vote.nyc for an early mail ballot or find one at your local Board of Elections office.
Voters should request an early mail ballot or absentee ballot by mail or online by the deadline: 10 days before the election and by November 4th in person at the Board of Elections Office.
How to submit your early mail ballot
After making your selections, make sure your ballot is in the security envelope, signed, dated, and sealed. Place it in the larger return envelope, where you’ll find the return address of your Board of Elections and the logo: “Official Election Mail.” Drop it in a mailbox; you don’t need any postage.
What to do with an absentee ballot
Completed absentee ballots can be dropped off at your early voting site during hours of operation. According to NYCvotes.org, if you choose to vote in person after requesting an absentee ballot, you will have to vote with an affidavit ballot at your poll site.
For more information on the process, head to NYC Votes. Be sure to also have a look at our guide to perks and discounts for voters on Election Day, should you choose to go to the polls instead.
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