Voting Resources

Voting Resources

Make sure you have the opportunity to cast your vote in the next election. Get the resources you need below.

Upcoming Elections

The next election will be the New York primary on June 24. The next General Election will be held on Nov. 4, 2025.

Local Representatives

Find names and contact information for local, state, and national representatives for Upper Manhattan.

Recent Updates

Register to Vote

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Most states allow voters to submit a National Mail Voter Registration form. Vote.org provides state-specific voter registration deadlines, absentee voting information, and early voting dates for your state.

If you live in New York and have a state-issued Driver's License, Permit, or Non-Driver ID simply visit the NY DMV site to register to vote online, otherwise, you must complete a mail-in application to register to vote.

Most up-to-date information on NYC deadlines can be found at the NYC Board of Elections

Early Voting

In-Person and Mail-In Options

Every NYC voter can vote early in person before Election Day. However, you must vote at your assigned early voting site. Your early voting site may be different from your Election Day poll site, so make sure to check before you go. 

As of January 1, 2024, any registered New York voters can also vote early by mail using an Early Mail Ballot and no reason needs to be provided (in comparison to an absentee ballot). 

Columbia University Early Voting Locations

Columbia University has proudly served as an Early Voting location at several locations:

  • Morningside Heights at 2872 Broadway (former CitiBank location)
  • Manhattanville at 605 West 125 Street (The Lee C. Bollinger Forum)
  • CUIMC at 1150 St Nicholas Avenue (Russ Berrie Center)

Ranked Choice Voting Explained

In a 2019 ballot measure, New Yorkers chose to use ranked-choice voting for primary and special elections for certain city offices, including Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough Presidents, and City Council. 

New York Resources

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TurboVote

Columbia contracts with TurboVote, an online platform that helps residents from all 50 states register to vote, request a mail-in ballot, and sign up for election reminders.

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Who's On The Ballot

Provides NYC voters information on their polling places, candidates, sample ballots, and voter registration information. 

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Check Registration Status

Find out if you are already registered to vote. 

General Voting Resources

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League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters works to register voters, provide voters with election information through voter guides as well as candidate forums and debates.

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Vote.gov

Vote.gov is your authoritative, trusted source for voting information. Because voter registration happens at the state level, Vote.gov directs Americans to registration rules for their own states.

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Vote.org

Vote.org uses technology to simplify political engagement, increase voter turnout, and strengthen American democracy.

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Federal Elections Commission

The FEC was created to promote confidence and participation in the democratic process.