What is a General Election?

General elections are the championship match, where candidates from different parties compete to win elected office. Winners of primary elections represent their party in the general election. General elections sometimes include ballot proposals, where voters choose whether to adopt new laws or policies. Learn more about types of elections

Can I vote early before Election Day?

Yes! You can vote early 10 days prior to the election day, though hours vary each day. Just like on Election Day, you can visit your early voting site any time polls are open. Find your poll site

Do I need to update my voter registration if I move?

Yes! When you move, you should change your address with the Board of Elections by submitting a new voter registration form. Complete the section labeled “Voting information that has changed” by entering your old address. If you would like to become a member of a political party, or remain a member of your current political party, make sure to select your political party on your registration. Learn more about registering to vote

2025 November General Election

Vote tankou yon moun New York.

*Online Voter Guide Coming This Fall

Important dates to remember:

Last day to apply online or by mail for a mail ballot: 25 Oktòb 2025
Last day to apply in person at your county board of elections for a mail ballot: 3 Novanm 2025
Early Voting Period: October 25, 2025 - November 2, 2025
Election Day: 4 Novanm 2025

Note: The primary election for these offices was held on June 24, 2025, to determine which candidates will represent their parties in the general election.

Mande yon Bilten Vòt nan Kourye Lapòs

Whether you're voting early by mail or absentee, you can request a mail ballot from the BOE's Ballot Request online portal.

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What's on the ballot

Majistra
Kontwolè Vil
Defansè Piblik
Prezidan Awondisman an
Konsèy Minisipal
And more

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FAQs about November's General Election

Kisa ki yon Eleksyon Jeneral ye?

Eleksyon Jeneral yo se match chanpyona a, kote kandida ki soti nan diferan pati ap afwonte pou genyen fonksyon ki atribiye atravè eleksyon. Moun ki genyen nan eleksyon primè yo ap reprezante pati yo a nan eleksyon jeneral yo. Eleksyon Jeneral yo genyen pwopozisyon ki sou Bilten Vòt yo pafwa, kote elektè yo chwazi adopte oswa pa adopte nouvo lwa oswa politik yo.

Aprann plis sou kategori eleksyon yo

Èske mwen ka vote alavans anvan Jou Eleksyon an?

Èske mwen bezwen mete enskripsyon Moun k ap vote mwen an ajou si mwen deplase?

Wi! Lè w demenaje, ou ta dwe chanje adrès ou pou Konsèy Elektoral (Board of Elections) la lè w soumèt yon nouvo fòmilè enskripsyon pou elektè. Ranpli seksyon ki make Enfòmasyon sou vòt ki chanje ("Voting information that has changed") lè w antre ansyen adrès ou a.Si ou ta renmen vin yon manm nan yon pati politik, oswa rete yon manm nan pati politik ou ye kounye a, asire w ke ou chwazi pati politik ou a pandan enskripsyon an.

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