What Voters Need to Know About the June 23 Primary

Did you know that there’s an election happening on June 23? If this is news to you, don’t worry. This guide will outline important dates and explain what New Yorkers will get to vote on that day. While only U.S. citizens can vote, there are other ways that non-citizen immigrant New Yorkers can stay civically engaged. 

Also read: Guide to Contacting NYC and New York State Government Leaders

Key Dates

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• Monday, June 8: Last day to update or change your address before the primary. To learn how to make changes or updates to your address, visit this website. 
• Saturday, June 13:
  • Last day to register to vote or update your voter registration before the primary. If you’re unsure if you are registered, you can check your status here. 
  • Last day to request a mail-in ballot by mail or online
• Saturday, June 13- Saturday, June 21: this is considered the early voting period. To find your poll site and cast your vote early, visit this website. 
• Monday, June 22: Last day to request a mail-in ballot in person. To request one in person, you must go to your local county board of elections. 
• Tuesday, June 23:
  • This is Election Day. To find your polling place, click here. 
  • This is also the mail ballot postmark deadline, which means that if you are mailing in your vote, you must have your ballot postmarked by this date. 

What Is Being Decided? 

The upcoming election on June 23rd is what is called a primary election, one in which New Yorkers who are registered with a major political party will get an opportunity to vote for their preferred candidate. The winners of the Democratic and Republican primary will then go on and face off in the general election in the fall. 

There are New York state positions, including State Comptroller, State Senate, and State Assembly to vote on. Depending on where you live, there are U.S. House of Representative seats to vote on – the winners of which will go on to a consequential November election that will decide control of Congress. This website lists all the candidates who are running for election in this primary. 

If you have questions or need assistance casting your vote, you can contact the NYC Board of Elections.