The next 60 days carry one major event on the New York City civic calendar: the June 23, 2026 Primary Election. Early voting runs June 13 through June 21, and the deadline to register, change parties, or apply for a mail ballot by mail is Friday, June 13, 2026. There are no citywide elections scheduled in July. The next event after the June Primary on the official NYC Board of Elections calendar is the November 3, 2026 General Election. This guide walks through every confirmed date, deadline, and ballot question on the horizon, with each item sourced directly from the New York City Board of Elections.
If you have voted in a New York City election before, your registration is almost certainly still active and you do not need to re-register. What you may need to do — depending on your situation — is change your address, change your party enrollment, request a mail ballot, or simply confirm your poll site. All of those tasks have firm deadlines tied to the June 23 date, and several of them close almost a full month before Election Day.
What is on the New York City civic calendar in the next 60 days
From today through July 23, 2026, the NYC Board of Elections has one election on its official calendar:
- June 23, 2026 — Primary Election (citywide). Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Early voting runs Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21.
The April 28, 2026 Special Election for the Manhattan 3rd City Council District has already been held and is no longer on the forward calendar. No additional citywide or borough-wide elections appear on the NYC Board of Elections calendar between the June Primary and the November General Election.
June 23, 2026 Primary Election: every confirmed deadline
All deadlines below are taken directly from the NYC Board of Elections “All Important Dates” page and apply uniformly across the five boroughs. They are listed in chronological order, so you can read them as a countdown to Primary Day.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — three deadlines at once
June 13 is the single most consequential date on the pre-primary calendar. Three separate deadlines fall on this day:
- Last day to register to vote in person at your county Board of Elections office for the June 23 Primary.
- Last day to mail in a voter registration application. The mailed application must be received by June 13 — not just postmarked — so allow several days for mail delivery.
- Last day to apply online or by mail for a mail ballot. Online applications must be submitted by end of day; mail applications must be received by the county Board of Elections by June 13.
June 13 is also the first day of early voting. Early voting sites open the same day the registration window closes.
Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21, 2026 — early voting period
Nine consecutive days of early voting are scheduled for the June 23 Primary. Early voting sites and hours vary by borough, and your early voting site is not necessarily the same as your Election Day poll site. Confirm both at the NYC Board of Elections poll site lookup before you go.
Monday, June 22, 2026 — last day to apply in person for a mail ballot
If you missed the June 13 deadline to apply online or by mail for a mail ballot, you can still apply in person at your county Board of Elections office through Monday, June 22 — one day before the election. This is the last on-ramp to a mail ballot for the June Primary.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — Primary Election Day
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. citywide. Three separate ballot-return deadlines all fall on June 23:
- A mailed ballot must be postmarked no later than June 23, 2026.
- A ballot dropped off at your county Board of Elections office must be received by 9 p.m. on June 23.
- A ballot dropped at an Election Day poll site must be received by 9 p.m. on June 23.
Mailed ballots postmarked by June 23 are accepted by the county Board through Tuesday, June 30, 2026, per the official NYC BOE calendar.
What is on the June 23 ballot
Because the June 23 election is a primary, the specific contests on your ballot depend on two things: your party enrollment and the district where you live. The June Primary in 2026 includes contests for federal, state, and city offices. NYC uses ranked-choice voting for the citywide and local primaries listed below; federal and state offices on the same ballot are decided by traditional plurality vote.
City offices using ranked-choice voting in the June 23 Primary
Listed alphabetically:
- Borough President (in each of the five boroughs)
- City Council (in districts where the seat is up)
- Comptroller
- Mayor
- Public Advocate
For these contests, voters can rank up to five candidates in order of preference. For a full explanation of how rankings are counted and when later choices come into play, see our ranked-choice voting explainer.
Federal and state offices on the same June 23 ballot
Listed alphabetically:
- U.S. House of Representatives (all New York seats)
- New York State Assembly (all seats)
- New York State Senate (all seats)
These contests use the traditional first-past-the-post method. Whichever candidate receives the most votes in their party primary advances to the November 3 General Election.
Not every party holds a primary for every office in every district. Open seats and uncontested races may not produce a primary at all. The NYC Board of Elections publishes the official List of Candidates by office and district at vote.nyc.
What is not on the June 23 ballot
Two contests that voters sometimes expect to see in a New York primary are not on the June 23, 2026 ballot:
- Governor of New York. Neither major party’s candidate for governor faces a primary challenge in 2026, so the gubernatorial race appears on the November 3 General Election ballot only.
- President of the United States. 2026 is a midterm year, not a presidential election year.
If you receive a primary ballot and your contests of interest are missing, the most common reason is party enrollment. New York is a closed-primary state: only voters registered with a party can vote in that party’s primary. If you are registered as unaffiliated (sometimes called “no party”), you will not receive a partisan primary ballot in June.
How to confirm what is on your specific ballot
Because contests vary by district and party, the most reliable way to see your personal ballot is to use the NYC Board of Elections poll-site lookup at vote.nyc. Enter your address and the system returns:
- The races you are eligible to vote in
- Your assigned Election Day poll site
- Your assigned early voting site
- Your registration status and party enrollment
You can also confirm whether you are registered, what address you are registered at, and what party (if any) you are enrolled in by using the “Am I Registered?” tool on the NYC Board of Elections website. Discrepancies — wrong address, wrong party, or no record at all — are easier to fix before June 13 than after.
Three deadlines to plan your June around
If you remember only three dates from this entire calendar, make them these:
- Saturday, June 13, 2026. Last day to register, last day to apply online or by mail for a mail ballot, and the first day of early voting. Everything else in the pre-election window funnels into this date.
- Sunday, June 21, 2026. Last day of early voting. After this, your remaining options are an Election Day poll-site visit or a mail-ballot return.
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Primary Election Day. Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Final day to postmark a mail ballot, and final day to hand-deliver a ballot to a poll site or county BOE office.
Looking past the 60-day window: the November 3 General Election
The next election on the NYC Board of Elections calendar after June 23 is the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. While this falls outside the 60-day window, the deadlines are already published and worth flagging now because they move quickly once primary season ends:
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 — last day to register to vote in person and last day for mailed registration applications to be received.
- Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 — early voting period.
- Monday, November 2, 2026 — last day to apply in person at your county Board of Elections for a mail ballot.
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — General Election Day. Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mail ballots must be postmarked by this date; drop-offs accepted until 9 p.m.
The November ballot will include the winners of the June Primary for the city, state, and federal offices listed above, plus the gubernatorial race and any statewide ballot questions certified by the State.
Frequently asked questions about the next 60 days
Is there an election in New York City this month?
No election is scheduled in New York City during May 2026 on the NYC Board of Elections calendar. The next citywide election is the Primary on June 23, 2026.
What is the next election in New York City after today?
The next citywide election is the Primary Election on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Early voting runs June 13 through June 21.
When is the deadline to register to vote in the June 23, 2026 Primary?
Saturday, June 13, 2026. Applications submitted in person at your county Board of Elections must be received by close of business that day. Mailed applications must be received by June 13, not merely postmarked.
When is the deadline to apply for a mail ballot for the June Primary?
Online and by-mail applications must be submitted by June 13, 2026. In-person applications at your county Board of Elections office are accepted through June 22, 2026.
When does early voting begin and end for the June 23 Primary?
Early voting runs Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21, 2026. Hours and sites vary by borough and date; check the NYC Board of Elections poll-site lookup for your assigned early voting location.
Does New York City use ranked-choice voting in the June 23 Primary?
Yes, for city offices: Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, and City Council. Federal and state primary contests on the same ballot are decided by plurality vote, not ranked-choice.
Is the race for Governor of New York on the June 23 ballot?
No. Neither major party is holding a primary for Governor in 2026. The gubernatorial race appears on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot only.
Where can I find my polling site for June 23?
Use the official poll-site lookup at vote.nyc, or see our polling site, early voting, and mail ballot guide for a walk-through of the lookup process and what to bring.
What is the very last day I can return a mail ballot for the June Primary?
A mail ballot must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Ballots postmarked by that date are accepted by the county Board of Elections through June 30, 2026. Hand-delivered ballots must be received at a poll site or county BOE office by 9 p.m. on June 23.
Sources
Every date and deadline in this article was verified against the official NYC Board of Elections website on the day of publication:
- NYC Board of Elections — All Important Dates
- NYC Board of Elections — Registration Deadlines
- NYC Board of Elections — June 2026 Primary Election
- NYC Board of Elections — List of Candidates
