Election Day in New York: Everything you need to know

NEW YORK (PIX11) – This Election Day, New Yorkers will vote on a handful of federal, state, and local offices, including the next president of the United States and a Senate seat representing New York.

The deadline to register to vote in New York was Oct. 26. New York voters have several options to cast their ballot, including early voting, vote-by-mail, and in-person voting on Nov. 5.

Workers in New York could be entitled to paid time off to vote on Election Day. To see if you qualify for up to two hours off, click here. 

For a quick recap of the June primary results, click here. 

Here's what you should know before heading into the voting booth on Election Day:

Check if you're registered to vote

To check if you are registered to vote in New York, click here. The deadline to register for this election was Oct. 26.

Early voting in New York

Early in-person voting will be available across the state from Oct. 26 through Nov. 3. Early voting hours in New York City are from 8 a.m to 5 p.m.

For more information on hours and polling locations outside New York City, click here.

What time voting is open in NY

On Election Day, voting locations will open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

Find your voting location

Every registered voter is assigned a location to cast their ballot on Election Day.

To find your voting location in New York City, click here. To find your voting site elsewhere in New York, click here.

Mail-in voting

If you were looking to vote by mail, you had to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot by Oct. 26. But you can still apply in person for a mail-in ballot until Nov. 4. All mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 5.

Who is running in New York?

• U.S. Senate: Incumbent Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is defending her seat against political newcomer Mike Sapraicone. On Oct. 1, PIX11 hosted a forum for the two candidates to discuss issues like abortion, the economy, and immigration. Watch the forum here to learn about their priorities. 
• U.S. House of Representatives: To look up your representative and district, click here.
  • On Oct. 9, PIX11 News hosted a live debate between the candidates for the 18th Congressional District, Democratic incumbent Pat Ryan, and Republican challenger Alison Esposito. Watch the NY-18 debate here to learn about their priorities.
  • On Friday, Nov. 1, PIX11 News will host a live debate between the candidates for the state’s 17th Congressional District, Mike Lawler and Mondaire Jones. Tune in to PIX11 News or stream online beginning at 7 p.m.
• State Legislature: All New York State Assembly and Senate seats are up for reelection in 2024.
  • For the Assembly, the majority of races are contested.
  • In the state Senate, the majority of races are uncontested, meaning you’ll only see one name on your ballot.
  • To learn more about New York Assembly elections, click here. To learn more about New York Senate elections, click here.
• Judges: To find information on civil and supreme court judges up for election, click here. 
• District Attorney: Residents in Albany and Westchester counties will vote on a new district attorney. 

New York ballot questions

Prop One, Equal Protection Amendment: Voters will decide whether to amend the New York State Constitution to include a clause that addresses discrimination based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. The amendment specifically addresses protecting reproductive health care and autonomy. For more information on Prop One, click here.

There are also local ballot measures, like a New York City Charter amendment to adjust how city property is cleaned and public safety legislation.