Can I Vote?

As of May 4, 2021 all New Yorkers who are not currently incarcerated are eligible to vote. This means that if you are currently on parole or probation, you can now register to vote without any additional steps. Although the deadline to register for the June 22nd Primary Election has passed, registering now will automatically ensure your ability to participate in future local, state, or federal elections.

What’s on the Ballot?

This election includes choices for NYC Mayor, borough-wide roles like District Attorney and Borough President, various City Council seats, and a variety of other offices, depending on where you live.

For the first time, NYC is implementing Ranked Choice Voting, a process that enables greater equity among candidates. You can rank up to five candidates, instead of choosing just one. If a candidate receives more than 50% of first-choice votes, they are the winner. If no candidate earns more than 50% of first-choice votes, then counting will continue in rounds. At the end of each round, the candidate with the fewest votes will be eliminated. If you ranked that candidate first, your vote will go to the next highest ranked candidate on your ballot. This process will continue until there are 2 candidates left. The candidate with the most votes wins. (NYC City Website)

Learn more about ranked choice voting:

• Rank the Vote NYC: includes a practice ballot and video explanation
• Make the Road NY: includes a Spanish language tutorial
• New York Times: includes FAQ