New York voter registration deadlines to know for the 2024 election
NEW YORK -- New York's voter registration deadline for the 2024 presidential election is Saturday, Oct. 26.
It comes as early voting gets underway in New York and New Jersey. Early voting started a few days earlier in Connecticut.
As Election Day approaches, here are some key dates to keep in mind for the Nov. 5 general election.
New York voter registration deadline
New York voters can register online, by mail or in person.
To register by mail, request a form by entering your name into the state's Voter Registration Form Request mailing list or by calling 1-800-FOR-VOTE (1-800-367-8683).
To register in person, visit your county Board of Elections office, the Department of Motor Vehicles or these other agencies.
Following a recent court ruling, all registered New York voters will have the option to vote-by-mail this election.
- Absentee ballot requests: Oct. 26 by mail or Nov. 4 in-person. Find more information here.
- Early voting dates: Oct. 26 to Nov. 3. Use this link to look up your polling location.
- Election Day poll hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Note: Early voting and Election Day hours and locations may differ.)
Voters can use this link to see a sample of what's on the ballot, including Proposition 1, and city residents can find more information here.
New Jersey voter registration
New Jersey's voter registration deadline was Oct. 15, 2024 for online, mail and in-person registrations. Check your registration status here.
New Jersey's early voting period starts on Oct. 26, the same day as New York.
- Absentee ballot requests: Oct. 29 by mail or Nov. 4 in-person. Find more information here.
- Early voting dates: Oct. 26 to Nov. 3. Use this link to look up your polling location.
- Election Day poll hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Click here for a sample of what's on the ballot.
Connecticut voter registration
Connecticut's deadline to register online or by mail was Oct. 18. The state also offers same-day in-person registration during Early Voting and on Election Day. Check your registration status here.
Connecticut's early voting period started on Oct. 21, and it's the first time people there can vote early in a general election.
- Absentee ballot requests: While the deadline to request a ballot is Nov. 4, voters applying online or by mail should leave enough time to receive their ballot. You can also request one in-person at your town clerk. Find more information here.
- Early voting dates: Oct. 21 to Nov. 3. Use this link to look up your polling location.
- Election Day poll hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Click here for a sample of what's on the ballot.
Watch CBS News New York's latest political coverage leading up to Election Day, and don't miss "The Point with Marcia Kramer" on Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m.
