New York elections, 2022
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This page is an overview of the 2022 New York elections, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Offices on the ballot[edit]
Below is a list of New York elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2022. Click the links to learn more about each type:
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Election dates[edit]
Statewide election dates in New York are listed below. For more dates, please see the elections calendar.
Statewide election dates[edit]
June 28, 2022: Primary
November 8, 2022: General election
Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (general elections); primary times vary by county[1]
Local election dates
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Frequently asked questions
When are the polls open?
6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (general elections); primary times vary by county[1]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2022) for more information
Where can I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the current election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How do primaries work in New York?
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. New York utilizes a closed primary process, in which the selection of a party's candidates in an election is limited to registered party members.[2][3][4][5]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
How do I register to vote?
To vote in New York, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of the county, city, or village for at least 30 days prior to the election, and at least 18 years old by the date of the election. Individuals who are in prison or on parole for a felony conviction and those who have been declared mentally incompetent by a court are ineligible to register to vote. One cannot register to vote in New York while claiming the right to vote elsewhere.[6] Registration applications are available at the county board of elections or any agency-based voter registration center. Forms are also available online, or prospective voters can request the form by mail.[6] Completed forms returned by mail must be postmarked at least 25 days prior to the election. The form must then be received by election officials at least 20 days before the election. A registration done in person must be completed at least 25 days prior to the election.[7] Residents may also register to vote online through the DMV Electronic Voter Registration Application. These applications are forwarded to the board of elections; applicants should allow up to six weeks for processing.[8]
Is there an early voting period?
- See also: Early voting
Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) signed a bill into law on January 24, 2019, establishing a 10-day early voting period. The bill was scheduled to take full effect on January 1, 2020.[9][10]
Who is eligible for absentee voting?
What are the voter ID laws in New York?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How do I file to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in New York for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What does Ballotpedia cover?
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Redistricting following the 2020 census
This section lists major events in the post-2020 census redistricting cycle in reverse chronological order. Major events include the release of apportionment data, the release of census population data, the introduction of formal map proposals, the enactment of new maps, and noteworthy court challenges. Click the dates below for additional information.
- February 3, 2022:
- Both chambers of the New York State Legislature voted to approve the legislative maps bill.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed the congressional and legislative maps into law.
- February 2, 2022: Both chambers of the New York State Legislature voted to approve the congressional map bill.
- January 31, 2022: The New York State Legislature released draft state House and Senate maps.
- January 30, 2022: The New York State Legislature released a draft congressional map.
- January 24, 2022: The New York Independent Redistricting Commission announced it would not be submitting another set of legislative and congressional maps to the state legislature.
- January 10, 2022: The New York State Legislature voted down the commission's congressional and legislative map proposals.
- January 3, 2022: The New York Independent Redistricting Commission vote to decide which maps to submit to the New York State Legislature ended in a 5-5 tie, meaning the commission submitted both sets of map proposals to the legislature.
- September 16, 2021: The U.S. Census Bureau released data from the 2020 census in an easier-to-use format to state redistricting authorities and the public.
- September 15, 2021: The New York Independent Redistricting Commission released draft maps for congressional and legislative redistricting.
- August 12, 2021: The U.S. Census Bureau delivered redistricting data to states in a legacy format.
- April 26, 2021: The U.S. Census Bureau delivered apportionment counts.
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 New York State Board of Elections, "Frequently Asked Questions: What hours are polling places open?", accessed November 19, 2019
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "State Primary Election Types," accessed October 25, 2019
- ↑ FairVote, "Primaries," accessed October 25, 2019
- ↑ Ballotpedia research conducted December 26, 2013, through January 3, 2014, researching and analyzing various state websites and codes.
- ↑ Board of Elections in the City of New York, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed October 25, 2019
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New York State Board of Elections, “Register to Vote,” accessed October 4, 2019
- ↑ New York State Board of Elections, “Voter Registration Deadlines,” accessed October 4, 2019
- ↑ New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, “Register to Vote Online - Electronic Voter Registration Application,” accessed October 4, 2019
- ↑ NY 1, "It's Official: Early Voting is Coming to New York," January 24, 2019
- ↑ New York State Senate, "Voting Package Summary and Analysis," January 14, 2019
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