2022 NY
VOTER GUIDE
This guide was made with New York City Democrats in mind. We encourage all other voters to check out Vote.org. This is a living guide, last updated on January 30, 2022.
CUT TO THE CHASE
Vote on or before June 28. Our ballots will be long, but we have important decisions to make for the US House of Representatives and our State Senate and Assembly.
WHEN IS IT ALL HAPPENING?
- February 14: Deadline to change your party affiliation for the NY Primary.
- February 15: Special Election for NY Assembly Districts 60 (East New York) and 72 (Washington Heights & Inwood). More info here.
- June 3: Deadline to register to vote in the NY Primary.
- June 13/27: Last day to request an absentee ballot online/in-person for the NY Primary.
- June 18-26: Early voting for NY Primary, poll hours vary.
- June 28: Last day to mail an absentee ballot.
- June 28: NY Primary, polls open 6am-9pm.
- October 14: Deadline to register to vote in the General Election.
- October 24/November 7: Last day to request an absentee ballot online/in-person for the General Election.
- October 29-November 6: Early voting for General Election, poll hours vary.
- November 8: General Election, polls open 6am-9pm.
WHAT ARE WE VOTING ON?
First up is the primary. If you are a registered Democrat, you will be choosing who you want to be the Democratic nominee to appear on the November general election ballot. In New York City, the Democratic primary is often much more competitive than the general election.
In this election cycle, New York voters will nominate candidates for:
In this election cycle, New York voters will nominate candidates for:
- US Senate
- US House of Representatives
- NY Senate
- NY Assembly
- NY Governor
- NY Lieutenant Governor
- NY Attorney General
- NY Comptroller
- 1 Ballot Measure
WHERE ARE WE VOTING?
Soon, you'll be able to find your poll site and preview your ballot at NYC Poll Site Locator.
CAN I VOTE?
Please note that New York’s primaries are “closed,” meaning you must be registered with the party in whose primary you would like to participate. The deadline to change your party affiliation is February 14, 2022. The deadline to register to vote for the first time or to change your registration from another state to New York is June 3, 2022.
New Yorkers only need to show an ID if it is their first time voting.
WHAT ABOUT ABSENTEE VOTING?
During the pandemic, all registered voters are eligible for vote-by-mail. Per the city's website: "All registered voters can request an absentee ballot be mailed to them. If you are affected by COVID-19 and/or the potential of contracting the virus, please check the box for "Temporary Illness" on the application. The definition has been temporarily expanded to include "a risk of contracting or spreading a disease" such as COVID-19."
WHAT ABOUT RANKED CHOICE VOTING?
Not this time. While we have Ranked Choice Voting in City Primaries, we still do NOT have this in statewide elections.
WHAT IF I NEED HELP?
1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) is the Voter Protection Hotline and a fabulous resource. Please call them if you have questions or run into problems at your polling place.
RESOURCES FOR THE US SENATE
The seat currently held by Chuck Schumer is up for election. All New Yorkers can vote in this race and the candidates are:
- Chuck Schumer (incumbent, having served in the Senate since 1999)
- Khaled Salem (an activist from NYC)
- Moses Mugulusi (has worked as a Medicaid auditor and financial regulator)
RESOURCES FOR THE GOVERNOR'S RACE
It's still early, but The City has a nice article explaining the candidates in the race. Currently running in the Democratic Primary are:
Letitia James was running for Governor but now is running to stay Attorney General.
- Kathy Hochul (running to stay in her seat after she took over when Cuomo resigned)
- Jumaane Williams (currently NYC Public Advocate)
- Paul Nichols (a lawyer based in Queens)
- Tom Suozzi (currently a Congressman representing Long Island's North Shore)
Letitia James was running for Governor but now is running to stay Attorney General.
RESOURCES FOR THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S RACE
Only one candidate, the incumbent, has so far declared.
- Brian Benjamin (incumbent, appointed after Hochul moved up to replace Cuomo)
RESOURCES FOR THE NY ATTORNEY GENERAL RACE
Letitia James was running for Governor but now is running to stay Attorney General. Dan Goldman and Zephyr Teachout were running for AG, but have since suspended their campaigns. The candidates so far are:
- Letitia James (incumbent)
RESOURCES FOR THE NY COMPTROLLER RACE
Nothing yet, but check back soon!
RESOURCES FOR LEGISLATIVE ELECTIONS
For the US House of Representatives, the NY Senate, and NY Assembly, the first thing to do is find your district numbers. Congressional district means House of Representatives. Senatorial District means state Senate. Then try searching to see who's running. Currently, few candidates (other than incumbents) have declared they're running. Ballotpedia is also a good resource (US House of Representatives, NY Senate, NY Assembly).
MORE RESOURCES
Articles
- Find who currently represents you on NYC's "Who Represents Me"
- NY State Voter Rights on Attorney General Letitia James' site.
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