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
What You Need to Know About the June 24 New York Primary
Here’s what you need to know about the June 24 primary, which will feature ranked-choice voting for mayor, among other citywide offices.
NYC Votes: Building Youth Power Uptown for the November Election
A conversation with NYC Votes Youth Ambassador and Washington Heights native Josue Batista.
Bronx-Born Politics Maven Camille Rivera on the Power of Collective Advocacy and Activism
Rivera spoke about the significance of civic engagement and what's at stake in the upcoming presidential election.
Register to Vote
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.
