New York

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Next election

New York General Election

Nov 3, 2026

103

days away

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Upcoming elections

GeneralNY103 days away

Nov 3, 2026

Governor, all statewide offices, all U.S. House seats, and the entire state legislature.

GovernorLt. GovernorAttorney GeneralComptrollerU.S. House

On the ballot

Even-Year Local Elections Proposal
Moves most local elections (county, town, city) to even-numbered years to increase turnout. (Unconfirmed — verify with the NY State Board of Elections before relying on this.)
NYC Charter Revision — Public Safety
Restructures civilian oversight of NYPD; only NYC voters decide. (Unconfirmed — verify with the NYC Board of Elections before relying on this.)

Oct 24, 2026 (93d)

Absentee by

Nov 2, 2026

These already happened — kept for reference. Everything actionable is under upcoming elections above.