Vote for the change you want to see!
Want to vote in the General Election on November 5 but not sure where to start? We got you. Here’s everything you need to know for the November general election.
CUNY Votes is a comprehensive, non-partisan initiative whose mission is to promote student voter registration, voter participation and voter awareness through campus-based activities, external partnerships and University-wide campaigns.
You can now register to vote online through the DMV with a State-issued ID and apply for an absentee ballot online.
Important dates in 2025:
- Early voting for political party primaries: June 14 – June 22
- Primary Day: June 24
- Early voting for the General Election: October 25 – November 2
- Election Day: November 4
Voter Registration deadlines for the June primaries (i.e. must be received by the Board of Elections):
- Last day to change party enrollment prior to the political party primaries: February 14
- Last day to change your address before the June primary: June 9
- Voter registration deadline for the primary, and the last day prior to Primary Day that the Board of Elections can receive applications for an absentee ballot: June 14
Registration Deadlines
New Yorkers must register to vote by certain deadlines to be eligible to vote in the General Elections. There are also deadlines for making changes to your registration, such as changes to address or enrollment.
Forms:
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- You can register directly via CUNYFirst or online here.
- Code “D” Voter Registration forms
- Register to Vote U.S. General Info: Vote 411
- Vote for the NYC you want to see
- You can request an Absentee ballot application here.
Resources on voting and elections:
- Accessibility Info Page – The New York City Board of Elections
- The Federal Election Commission Home Page
- The New York City Board of Elections
- The New York City Campaign Finance Board
- The New York State Board of Elections
- Vote Safe NYC
- Understanding the Ballot – The New York City Board of Elections
Accessibility and Voting
The ADA Unit ensures poll sites throughout the five boroughs are accessible to all voters on Election Day and throughout Early Voting. Nearly all poll sites require some form of temporary accessibility equipment, ranging from simple mats and cones to complicated ramping systems. Mats may cover unsafe walking conditions, cones alert voters with visual impairments of protruding objects, and ramps provide access to voters who cannot use the stairs. The ADA Unit also facilitates miscellaneous permanent repairs to doors, handrails, light fixtures, and walkways.
The needs of all poll sites are continually evaluated to ensure each location is accessible throughout the duration of every election event.
For more information, follow this link: https://vote.nyc/page/accessibility