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Voting at a glance
Voter registration: Most U.S. citizens who live in New York and are at least 18 years old can vote in New York. You can register online, by mail or in person. You can check your voter registration via the state’s voter portal.
Voting by mail: Any voter can vote early using an early mail ballot. Absentee ballots are available to those who can’t vote in person on Election Day for acceptable reasons, such as absence, disability, illness or caregiving.
Early in-person voting: Any voter can vote at any early voting center in their county, except in New York City, where voters are assigned to one early voting site.
Voting at the polls: Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. First-time voters who didn’t provide ID when registering to vote will need to bring an approved ID to the polls.
Voting by mail: Any voter can vote early using an early mail ballot. Absentee ballots are available to those who can’t vote in person on Election Day for acceptable reasons, such as absence, disability, illness or caregiving.
Early in-person voting: Any voter can vote at any early voting center in their county, except in New York City, where voters are assigned to one early voting site.
Voting at the polls: Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. First-time voters who didn’t provide ID when registering to vote will need to bring an approved ID to the polls.
Make your voice heard, and your vote count: Vote in New York City’s 2025 Municipal Election!
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting.
The General Election is Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Voting in person
- Saturday, October 25 through Sunday, November 2: Early voting is available
- Tuesday, November 4: General Election Day. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Voting by mail
- Saturday, October 25, 2025: Deadline to apply for a mail ballot by mail or online
- Monday, November 3, 2025: Deadline to apply in person for a mail ballot
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025: Deadline to submit a mail ballot
New Yorkers age 50+ helped build our city and make it great. You deserve for your elected officials to address the issues that matter most to you.
AARP New York is holding politicians accountable on issues like combatting hunger, increasing affordable housing, improving long-term care, and ensuring the availability of services you rely on most.
Your vote is crucial to address the local issues that matter to you. Together, we can ensure New York City remains a safe, affordable, and enjoyable place to live as you age.
Despite New York City’s 65+ population growing by 31 percent over the last decade, NYC Aging (formerly Department of the Aging) receives less than one percent of the city budget.
We need significant investment in services and support for older adults, including:
o Housing: The lack of affordable and accessible housing impacts the ability of older New Yorkers to remain in their communities they call home as they age.
o Economic Security: Personal finances are the greatest source of stress facing older New Yorkers. No one should have to choose between paying the bills and buying food, which is why we’re advocating for programs to combat food insecurity.
o Health and Wellness: Limited support for caregivers and senior centers, along with the digital divide, restricts older residents' access to essential care and resources.
*To learn more about our policy recommendations for New York City, you can download a copy or read the full AARP NYC Blueprint here: What New Yorkers 50+ Deserve - NYC Blueprint For Action 2.0
Make a plan to vote in New York City’s General Election on November 4, 2025.
Also of interest
- AARP New York sponsored a podcast series from City and State that features interviews with mayoral candidates. Click here to listen.
- Additional NYC Voting Information: https://vote.nyc/
- Register to vote: https://vote.nyc/page/register-vote
- More info on Ranked Choice voting: https://vote.nyc/page/ranked-choice-voting
- NYC Voting FAQs: https://vote.nyc/page/faqs
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