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UpdateNew YorkMonday, November 2, 2026

CBS News published a voter registration guide for New York and New Jersey

This page covers a guide on how to check voter registration status in New York and New Jersey for the 2026 midterm elections.

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CBS News
“Are you registered to vote for the 2026 midterms in New York and New Jersey? Here's how to check.”, Monday, November 2, 2026
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What happened

New York voters can check at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov using their name, county, date of birth and ZIP code. New Jersey voters can visit voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check using their name and date of birth. Registration deadlines have passed, with New York's falling on October 24 and New Jersey's on October 13.1

Voter registration is permanent in both states unless a voter changes their address, name or party affiliation.1

What it means in New York

What this means for New York voters

Registrations for the 2026 midterms had to be received by Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10 days before Election Day.2

Key dates in New York

Election Day in today
  1. Sat, Oct 24 · passed
    Early voting begins; Registration deadline
  2. Sun, Nov 1 · passed
    Early voting ends
  3. Mon, Nov 2 · passed
    Last day for mail ballot applications
  4. Tue, Nov 3 · today
    Election Day
  5. Tue, Nov 10 · 7 days
    Mail ballots must arrive
  6. Sat, Nov 28 · 25 days
    County/Local certification
  7. Tue, Dec 15 · 42 days
    State certification

Every date in New York, and who certifies the election

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Sources

  1. CBS News, https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxNVDZmMURHb21iZEhWVVB4bC1yWWNOVllyQUQ3dGtyeFZ6M09HcmNGcE1pY0FJdm9OaUhGNHFQRW1XOTdpUHJ1dFg3NUxUMmRFN2dlQ205VnhTendtcnY1LWxqUk02QVFXYVRVcFVabXY5Zkt2NlFrcEtBSnl4MTdRRkhhamZ4TGFtZWEtN2VpaFRBc0FQSnlxVU5za1BUM2t3?oc=5 · Monday, November 2, 2026
  2. Vote.org, New York Election Center, https://www.vote.org/state/new-york/

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