Elections & Voter Information
Stay informed about upcoming elections across Long Island. Find voter registration details, key dates, and everything you need to participate in democracy in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Upcoming Elections
Scheduled elections for Long Island voters
2026 Voter Registration Deadlines
deadlineSaturday, June 13, 2026
Key 2026 voter registration deadlines for Long Island residents. Primary Election registration deadline: June 13, 2026. General Election registration deadline: October 24, 2026. Party enrollment change deadline for primary: February 14, 2026. Online registration available at dmv.ny.gov. In-person registration available at Nassau County Board of Elections (240 Old Country Road, Mineola) and Suffolk County Board of Elections (Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank). You can also register at any DMV office or through the NYS Board of Elections website.
Offices on the ballot:
2026 New York Primary Elections
primaryTuesday, June 23, 2026
Primary elections for New York State, Congressional, and local races. Voters will select party nominees for the November general election.
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2026 New York Primary Elections - Detailed
primaryTuesday, June 23, 2026
Primary elections for New York State, Congressional, and local races. Voter registration deadline: June 13, 2026. Party enrollment change deadline: February 14, 2026. Early voting: June 13-21, 2026. Polls open 6 AM to 9 PM. Voters must be registered with a party to vote in that party's primary. Nassau County Board of Elections: (516) 571-2411. Suffolk County Board of Elections: (631) 852-4500.
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2026 New York General Election
generalTuesday, November 3, 2026
General election for New York State offices, Congressional seats, and local government positions. Key races include the Governor's race and all Long Island Congressional seats.
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2026 Nassau County Legislature Elections
generalTuesday, November 3, 2026
Elections for all 19 Nassau County Legislature seats under newly redrawn districts. The redistricting settlement from January 2025 created new boundaries increasing majority-minority districts from four to six.
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2026 Suffolk County Executive Race
generalTuesday, November 3, 2026
Election for Suffolk County Executive. Incumbent Ed Romaine (R) is expected to seek re-election.
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2026 New York Governor Race
generalTuesday, November 3, 2026
Election for Governor of New York. Governor Kathy Hochul is the incumbent. This race will be closely watched on Long Island where gubernatorial candidates' positions on taxes, crime, and development are key issues.
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2026 New York General Election - Detailed
generalTuesday, November 3, 2026
General election for all statewide offices, Congressional seats, state legislature, and local government positions. Early voting: October 24 - November 1, 2026. Polls open 6 AM to 9 PM. Key Long Island races include all four Congressional seats, all nine Long Island State Senate seats, all 22 Long Island Assembly seats, and the Suffolk County Executive race. The Governor's race between potential candidates including incumbent Kathy Hochul will be closely watched on Long Island. Voter registration deadline: October 24, 2026.
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Key Dates & Deadlines
2026 election cycle — Long Island
NY Primary Election
UpcomingTuesday, June 23, 2026
Party primaries for federal and state offices.
Voter Registration Deadline
UpcomingFriday, October 9, 2026
Last day to register to vote or update your registration for the General Election.
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
UpcomingMonday, October 19, 2026
Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail for the General Election.
Early Voting Begins
UpcomingSaturday, October 24, 2026
Early voting period opens at designated locations.
Early Voting Ends
UpcomingSunday, November 1, 2026
Last day of the early voting period.
General Election
UpcomingTuesday, November 3, 2026
General election for all federal, state, and local offices.
Voter Registration & Resources
Official tools for Long Island voters
Register to Vote
New York State offers online voter registration. You must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old by Election Day, and a resident of your county for at least 30 days.
Register OnlineCheck Your Registration
Verify that you are registered, find your polling place, and view a sample ballot for your district.
Check StatusFind Your Polling Place
Enter your address to find your designated polling place for Election Day voting.
Find LocationAbsentee Voting
If you cannot vote in person, you may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. Learn about eligibility and how to apply.
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