Early voting for 2026 election begins Saturday in Malone
Early voting for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Franklin County Courthouse in Malone.
By Caleb Mercer, ClickNNY North Country Desk
Early voting for New York’s 2026 general election begins Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Franklin County Courthouse in Malone. The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, with federal, state, county and local races on the ballot.
Early voting will continue through Sunday, Nov. 1, at 355 West Main Street in Malone. The site is open to all Franklin County voters. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on most days, with extended hours from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Thursday, Oct. 29.
The ballot includes races for governor, Congress, state Senate and state Supreme Court, along with a Franklin County coroner race and contested local races. The towns of Malone and Waverly and the village of Malone have contested local board races.
Voters who cast an early ballot cannot vote again on Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 3.
Mail and in-person voter registration applications must be received by Oct. 24. The last day to apply in person for an early mail or absentee ballot is Nov. 2.
The Franklin County Board of Elections is at 355 West Main Street, Suite 161, in Malone. The office can be reached at (518) 481-1455 or boe@franklincountyny.gov. Weekday office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Voters can also check the New York State Board of Elections election information page and the Franklin County Board of Elections early voting information for updates.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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