New York Election Day voting guide for the North Country

New York polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Early voting ended Nov. 1, but voters can still cast a ballot in person, return an eligible mail ballot or use an affidavit ballot in certain situations.

What are the voting hours on Election Day?

Polls statewide are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day. Voters can use the New York State Board of Elections and their county election office to confirm their polling place.

Voters who cast a ballot during early voting cannot vote again on Election Day. Early voting ran from Oct. 24 through Nov. 1, with hours that varied by county.

Can I still return a mail or absentee ballot?

Yes. Mailed early and absentee ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 10. Voters may also return those ballots at any poll site in their county or at their county board of elections before 9 p.m. on Election Day.

Voters who received an absentee or early mail ballot and instead want to vote in person must use an affidavit ballot rather than a voting machine.

Do New York voters need photo identification?

Most New York voters do not need to show identification when voting in person, and the state does not have a general photo-ID requirement. Some first-time voters who registered by mail or online without providing a driver's license, state identification or another identification number may be asked to show ID.

A voter who is required to show identification but cannot provide it can vote by affidavit, also called a provisional, ballot. Voters who are not listed in the poll book may also cast an affidavit ballot, which is reviewed by the county board to determine whether the voter is eligible.

What should Jefferson County voters know?

Jefferson County voters can confirm Election Day polling locations through the Jefferson County Board of Elections. The board's phone number is (315) 783-3027, and its election information lists sites by town.

The county's early-voting location was the Jefferson County Office Building at 175 Arsenal St. in Watertown. Early voting ended Nov. 1, so voters who did not vote early should check their assigned Election Day site before going to the polls.

What should Lewis and St. Lawrence County voters know?

Lewis County voters can contact the Lewis County Board of Elections at (315) 376-5329 or visit its office at 7513 East State St. in Lowville. The county says its early-voting results will be canvassed and reported after 9 p.m. Nov. 3. Lewis County also says it is recruiting election inspectors; applicants must be registered in Lewis County and at least 17 years old.

The St. Lawrence County Board of Elections is at 80 State Highway 310 in Canton and can be reached at (315) 379-2202. The board says its polling locations are accessible to voters with physical disabilities.

When will official election results be available?

Official results are not generally certified on election night and are generally certified around Dec. 15. Preliminary figures may be reported earlier, but the certification process takes place after ballots are canvassed.

Voters should use the state and county election websites for current polling-place information, ballot instructions and county-specific updates. Election questions can be directed to the appropriate board of elections before Election Day or to poll workers at the voting site.

Common questions

When are New York polls open on Election Day?

Polls are open statewide from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Voters should confirm their assigned polling place with the state or county Board of Elections.

Can I vote on Election Day if I voted early?

No. A voter who cast a ballot during early voting cannot vote again on Election Day. Early voting ended Nov. 1.

Can I still return an absentee ballot after Election Day?

Yes, if the ballot is postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 10. It may also be dropped off at a poll site in the voter's county or at the county Board of Elections by 9 p.m. on Nov. 3.

Do I need photo ID to vote in New York?

Usually not. New York has no general photo-ID requirement for in-person voting, although some first-time voters who did not provide identification when registering may be asked to show it.

Where can Jefferson County voters get election information?

The Jefferson County Board of Elections can be reached at (315) 783-3027. Its election information lists polling locations by town, and the county's early-voting site was the Jefferson County Office Building at 175 Arsenal St. in Watertown.

Who can Lewis County voters call with election questions?

The Lewis County Board of Elections can be reached at (315) 376-5329 and is located at 7513 East State St. in Lowville. Its website provides county election information.

Is St. Lawrence County voting accessible?

The St. Lawrence County Board of Elections says its polling locations are accessible to voters with physical disabilities. The board is at 80 State Highway 310 in Canton and can be reached at (315) 379-2202.

When will final election results be certified?

Official results are generally certified around Dec. 15 rather than on election night. Ballots must first be canvassed by election officials.