Primary Day is Tuesday, June 24
Didn’t cast your ballot during early voting? You still have time to make your voice heard in the NYC primary election. Before you head to the polls, here are six things you might not know:
1. You Can Vote in Your Language
New York City provides interpretation services in more than a dozen languages, including Spanish, Bengali, Korean, and Russian, available at 140+ poll sites.
You can also bring someone you trust to assist you, as long as it’s not your employer or union representative.
2. You Can Track Your Absentee Ballot
Voting by mail? You can track your absentee ballot just like a package. Visit nycabsentee.com to check its status and make sure it gets counted.
3. Ranked Choice Voting = More Options
In NYC, you don’t have to choose just one candidate.
With ranked choice voting, you can rank up to five. Even if your first-choice candidate doesn’t win, your vote still helps decide the outcome. Learn more about RCV at vote.nyc
4. Made a Ballot Mistake? Don’t Stress
If you accidentally rank two candidates the same or repeat a name, the ballot scanner at in-person polling sites will alert you. You can ask for a new one and try again.
Important: The scanner may not catch every error, so be sure to review your ballot thoroughly before submitting.
5. Practice Voting Before You Go
Want a sample ballot or step-by-step guide in your preferred language? Click here to access practice tools, how-to videos, and translated resources.
6. Affidavit Ballots: A Last-Minute Option
Need to switch parties or update your registration?
It’s officially too late to change your party affiliation, but some voters have reported being allowed to cast affidavit ballots at their poll sites.
A poll worker in Queens told us affidavit ballots might be counted in a close race.
The Board of Elections says these ballots are primarily for updating your registration or polling location, so ask staff to confirm what yours will do.
Want a Quick Breakdown?
Check out our video for a fast, straightforward guide to all six tips, perfect for sharing with a friend or reviewing before you head to the polls.
And if you missed them, check out our coverage of what NYC voters are saying at the polls, answers to your questions about the 2025 mayoral election, and our guide to ranked choice voting.
