2026 Primary Election: What You Need to Know

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The 2026 Primary Election in New York falls on June 23. Here's the calendar, deadlines, and what Newburgh and Orange County voters need to know.

Key Dates

  • June 8 — Change-of-address deadline (if you've moved within New York)
  • June 13 — Last day to register to vote, and last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail
  • June 13–21 — Early voting period (9 days)
  • June 22 — Last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person at the Orange County Board of Elections
  • June 23 — Election Day (polls open 6 AM – 9 PM)

Early Voting

Orange County has 8 early voting sites open across the 9-day window from June 13 through June 21. You can vote at any of them — early voting is not assigned by address, so pick whichever site fits your schedule. (Election Day, June 23, is different — that one uses your assigned polling place.)

See the full list of early voting locations with addresses and per-day hours.

Check Your Registration

Not sure if you're registered? It's a 30-second check at the NY State Voter Lookup. If you need to register — or you've moved and need to update your address — the deadline is June 13. New York lets you register three ways: online through the DMV, by mail, or in person at the Orange County Board of Elections in Goshen.

Walk through your three options on our registration page →

Election Day

On Election Day, June 23, you must vote at your assigned polling place. Polls are open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Look up your assigned site at /polling-places by entering your address.

One More Thing — Closed Primary

New York runs closed primaries, which means you can only vote in the primary of the party you're registered with. Voters registered as "no party" or with a third party sit out the June 23 primary but can still vote in the November general election regardless of affiliation. If you want to switch parties, the deadline is much earlier than the registration deadline — typically February of the primary year — so plan ahead for next cycle.

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