New York Midterm Election to Be Held November 3
Voters statewide will cast ballots for county, state and federal offices on Election Day, a state holiday, with polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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New York State will hold its 2026 midterm general election for county, state and federal offices on November 3, 2026. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m., and voters still in line at closing time will be allowed to vote.
Why it matters
The election will determine officeholders across the state in a midterm year, and voters need to know the rules that govern how they cast ballots. Changes such as the end of mail-in ballot requests shape how residents participate.
The state's voting rules set polls to open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. on Election Day, with employers required to provide up to 2 hours of paid time off to employees who lack sufficient time to vote. Mail-in ballot requests are no longer accepted, though completed ballots may be dropped off at any voting location or local Board of Elections office.
The players
New York State Board of Elections
The state agency that oversees elections in New York and maintains the list of county board of elections offices where voters can get information.
The details
Voters must cast ballots at their assigned polling place and check in by giving their name and signing the voter check-in book. New York does not require a voter ID, and Election Day is a state holiday, so local school districts and government offices will be closed.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: New York midterm election and Election Day holiday.
6 a.m. on November 3, 2026: Polls open statewide.
9 p.m. on November 3, 2026: Polls close, and voters in line will still be allowed to vote.
Political Context
New York's requirement that employers give up to 2 hours of paid time off to vote is written into state law and applies to every statewide election, including this midterm. The November 3, 2026 vote follows that framework while ending mail-in ballot requests for the cycle.
Voters should confirm their assigned polling place before Election Day, since they must vote there. Those without enough time during the workday can ask their employer for up to 2 hours of paid time off to vote.
The takeaway
Election Day is a state holiday, so voters have a full day to make it to the polls. Check your polling place and voting options ahead of November 3, 2026.
What happens next
Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. on November 3, 2026, when voters across New York State will cast ballots.
Further reading
Explore more on the Elections section for context on how New York's midterm contests are shaping up.
More information
Find your county office on the New York State Board of Elections office list.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 106.5 WYRK.
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