CUNY Votes - Voter Registration Information

CUNY Votes ~ Voter Registration Information

Student Government leader Nowmee Shehab poses for CUNY's voter registration campaign — Student Government leader Nomee Shehab '21, Student Government Co-President from 2019-2020, poses for CUNY's voter registration campaign.

CUNY VOTES is a comprehensive, non-partisan initiative to promote student voter registration, voter participation, and voter awareness through campus-based activities, external partnerships, and University-wide campaigns.

Your Voter Registration Coordinators

Every CUNY campus has a designated Voter Registration Coordinator. They can help with registering to vote and questions about events or activities for voter registration and to get out the vote on campus. Reach out via email to contact Amanda Beltran and Amanda Rios, your campus coordinators.

Who Represents Me?

Every New Yorker has more than a dozen elected officials who represent them, ranging from the President to the Chair of your Community Board. Look up who they are here.

Become a Poll Worker

In New York City, you can earn some serious cash by working in a variety of poll worker jobs, including election inspectors and interpreters. It’s also a great way to be directly involved in the democratic process. Find out more here.

A student fills out a paper voter registration form

A How-To-Guide for Registering to Vote

Registering to vote is easier than you think, especially using CUNY’s special registration form accessible directly on CUNYfirst. Take a look at CUNY’s guide to figure out your best option.

KEY VOTING & ELECTION DATES

New York State General Election

Voting Instructions for the June 23 Primary Election

Apply Online or By Mail
Last day to apply online or by mail is June 13, 2026.

Apply In Person
Last day to apply in person at your county Board of Elections is June 22, 2065.

Mail Your Ballot
Put your ballot in the mail ensuring it receives a postmark no later than June 23, 2026.

Drop Off at County Board of Elections
Drop off your ballot to your county Board of Elections Office no later than June 23, 2026 by close of polls..

Drop Off During Early Voting
Drop off your ballot at an early voting poll site in your county between June 13 and June 21, 2026.

Drop Off on Election Day
Drop off your ballot at an election day poll site on June 23, 2026 by close of polls.

Voting Instructions for the November 3, 2026 General Election

Apply Online or By Mail
Last day to apply online or by mail is October 24, 2026.

Apply In Person
Last day to apply in person at your county Board of Elections is November 2, 2026.

Mail Your Ballot
Put your ballot in the mail ensuring it receives a postmark no later than November 3, 2026.

Drop Off at County Board of Elections
Drop off your ballot to your county Board of Elections Office no later than November 3, 2026 by close of polls.

Drop Off During Early Voting
Drop off your ballot at an early voting poll site in your county between October 24 and November 2, 2026.

Drop Off on Election Day
Drop off your ballot at an election day poll site on November 3, 2026 by close of polls.