Official NY-16 count remains incomplete after Westchester scanner problems
New York Connect Team
The official vote count in New York’s 16th Congressional District remained incomplete Wednesday morning as election officials worked to process emergency ballots cast in Westchester County.
Democratic Rep. George Latimer held a substantial lead over Republican challenger Joseph Cinquemani in the available results, though the count remained incomplete. The district includes portions of Westchester County and the Bronx.
The New York State Board of Elections warned that its initial Election Night results did not include a significant number of Westchester emergency ballots. Those ballots were collected after an election-programming problem prevented scanners from accepting ballots at polling locations Tuesday.
The state said its results were incomplete and subject to change as the emergency ballots were scanned and tabulated. Election Night totals remain unofficial until county election boards finish counting eligible ballots, complete their recanvasses and certify the results.
12:34 am ET November 4, 2026
Rockland's Prop 1 defeated
Nancy Cutler
Rockland County's Proposition 1, which would have made a slate of changes to the County Charter, was squarely defeated, unofficials results show. While the measure had bipartisan support in the county legislative and Executive branches, many residents viewed the laundry list of changes with skepticism. Many voters said they weren't given enough time or information to fully understand the impact of the laundry list of changes. More than 52% of voters, according Rockland Board of Elections early numbers, said no.
12:21 am ET November 4, 2026
Conley to supporters, 'We took back the House and Senate!'
Nancy Cutler
Conley took the stage at Club Infinity in Pleasantville before midnight to rousing cheers. "What we built here has started a movement and that we saw carry this country tonight," she said. "We took back the House and the Senate!" She told the audience that Lawler had called to concede the race. But, with a nod to the ongoing ballot count delays in Westchester County, Conley added: "We still have work to do to make sure every single vote that was cast in this election is counted as cast."
"Two years ago, almost, we started this movement because we knew that this district and our country deserved better," Conley said. "We started this because we knew that America, the land of promise and opportunity, was on the wrong path. But we knew if we came together, if we brought people together, that we could fix it. And tonight we showed that this fight just wasn't a partisan fight. This was a patriotic fight." The crowd then erupted in chants of "USA! USA!"
Byrne, 41, leads Yarris by less than 700 votes, with all 21 districts reporting, according to unofficial totals posted by the county Board of Elections.
Byrne, however, was declaring victory, campaign manager Alex Mathis said. Absentee ballots yet to be counted would not factor in the outcome, Mathis noted.
Byrne was seeking a second term after winning in 2022.
11:20 pm ET November 3, 2026
Lawler concedes to Conley in NY-17
Chris McKenna
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler told a stunned crowd that he had called Democratic challenger Cait Conley to congratulate her on her win on Nov. 3, saying that the counting of ballots in heavily Westchester County the next day would ensure her victory.
Lawler spoke for about 15 minutes about what he accomplished in his four years in office and thanking his staff and family, drawing warm applause and cheers from his supporters. "Look, I am exceptionally proud of my record," Lawler said. "And despite the election results, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have served in this capacity."
10:55 pm ET November 3, 2026
Counting of affected Westchester ballots to begin at 11 a.m., Ken Jenkins with message for voters
Nancy Cutler, Michael P. McKinney and Seth Harrison
County executive Ken Jenkins had some messages for voters and the crowd at Cait Conley's headquarters regarding the votes in Westchester.
"Those votes that you took today all are gonna count," Jenkins said to cheers. "And they all are gonna get counted, but probably not til tomorrow," he said to groans.
Jenkins pointed out that Conley had gotten 70% of the early vote, and noted she was leading in Putnam, Rockland and Dutchess early voting. "So we actually might know where we're going tonight even though there's about 25,000 votes that are in that challenge," Jenkins said, adding those would start being counted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.
The Westchester County Board of Elections issued a statement, confirming the count would start at 11 a.m.
"Following the closing of the polls at 9:00 p.m. this evening, ballots were secured and are being transported under police supervision from polling locations to the Westchester County Board of Elections facility in Ardsley," the statement read. "Upon arrival, the ballots will remain under continuous police protection until counting begins.
"The counting of these ballots is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. All procedures, under the direction and oversight of the Board of Elections Commissioners, will be carried out in an orderly, transparent, and efficient manner, consistent with the security requirements established and the standards of election administration that Westchester County voters expect and deserve.
10:15 pm ET November 3, 2026
State Board of Elections gives more context to Westchester voting issue
Jonathan Bandler
While Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said at a midday news conference, the problem stemmed from the printing of the ballots, the state Board of Elections later said it was a county worker’s programming of the scanners and not the printing vendor that was at fault.
Even though the problem stemmed from just a change in the village justice election in Ardsley, it required an update to the countywide election programming. When the identifying codes the scanner uses to read the ballots changed for Ardsley’s race they changed as well for all the other races. But because the scanners were using the original programming, they rejected the updated ballots because they did not recognize the identifying codes.
10:02 pm ET November 3, 2026
Westchester ballots to be counted no later than 11 a.m. Wednesday as ballots are on the move
Chris McKenna
Thousands of unscanned ballots crucial to New Yorks's 17th Congressional District race are being delivered from Westchester County polling stations to a county location and will be counted starting no later than 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, under a court order signed by state Supreme Court Justice Paul Marx.
Still unclear is whether those ballots will be counted sooner so the winner of the race between Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley is known tonight.
The order says the secured ballots will be scanned at 450 Saw Mill River Road in Ardsley -- the headquarters of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation -- or another location chosen by the county Board of Elections.
"Scanning of unscanned ballots shall commence as soon as practicable but no later than 11 a.m. on November 4, 2026 and continue uninterrupted until complete," the order reads.
9:28 pm ET November 3, 2026
NY candidates reassure voters amid Westchester ballot problems
Emily Barnes
Candidates in New York's attorney general and comptroller races are also speaking out about Westchester County's ongoing Election Day ballot issues.
After the state Board of Elections announced the cause of the problem Tuesday afternoon, Attorney General Letitia James said in a social media post that the agency is "working to restore scanner access at every poll site."
"New Yorkers, this will not impact your vote," she continued. "Keep going to the polls and filling out your ballots. Your vote matters, and it will be counted."
Saritha Komatireddy, James' Republican challenger, has not yet shared anything publicly about the ballot problems in Westchester County, and her campaign has not immediately responded to the USA TODAY Network's request for comment.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli called on New York voters to "not give up your right to vote" in a social media post on Tuesday.
"Your vote will count, and your vote matters," he added. "Make sure to get out and vote today!"
DiNapoli's Republican challenger, Joseph Hernandez, echoed his competitor's sentiment, saying "every vote will be counted" in a Facebook post on Tuesday.
"We need you to stay in line and vote," he stressed. "Do not leave your polling place without casting your ballot. Every New Yorker deserves to have their voice heard!"
Hernandez' campaign also said they're "encouraged by the bipartisan effort to ensure every ballot is counted accurately and have full confidence in election officials to complete the process in a timely manner," according to a statement from campaign spokesperson Therese Joffre.
9:22 pm ET November 3, 2026
Crowd gathers at Lawler watch party
Chris McKenna
As polls close at 9 p.m., a small crowd is talking and listening to Fox News election coverage at Republican Rep. Mike Lawler's watch party in a ballroom at the Pearl River Hilton. Results in Lawler's race against Democrat Cait Conley may take a while due to a county-wide technical problem in Westchester County that will delay the counting of thousands of unscanned ballots.
8:58 pm ET November 3, 2026
Ardsley village race snafu at root of countywide ballot issues
Jonathan Bandler
A little more on why the Ardsley situation created such chaos. The incumbent village justice, David Rifas, was not formally nominated for re-election to a new four-year term. But the initial ballots omitted the race entirely, instead of putting it on there as a write-in election.
When the Westchester County Board of Elections realized the problem, the ballot definition file that lists the races was updated. That file was used to print the ballots, but the scanners were still programmed with the old file.
Only in Ardsley did the scanners manage to read the ballot sheets. All the other scanners countywide rejected the ballots because they could not recognize them, according to the state Board of Elections.
7:58 pm ET November 3, 2026
Yorktown voting machines repaired early
Thomas C. Zambito
In Yorktown, a technician came to fix their voting machine and it was up and running around 2:30 p.m., earlier than others in northern Westchester County. Poll workers say they had a handful of complaints. Most were willing to drop their votes in a bag.
7:27 pm ET November 3, 2026
Buchanan mayor hopes ballot scanner issues doesn't discourage voting
Thomas C. Zambito
This is the only working voting machine in the northern Westchester County village of Buchanan. Voters started funneling their ballots into the machine around 5 p.m.
“I hope this doesn’t discourage people from coming out to vote today or in the future,” said Buchanan Mayor Theresa Knickerbocker.
7:07 pm ET November 3, 2026
Cait Conley confident votes will be counted despite snafu
Chris McKenna
Democratic House candidate Cait Conley told the USA TODAY Network by phone that she's confident all votes cast in Westchester County will be counted despite today's ballot-scanning snafu, and that she feels "really optimistic" about her race against GOP Rep. Mike Lawler.
She agreed with Lawler that Westchester's set-aside ballots should be scanned in a centralized place and said they were seeking court permission to do so.
She herself voted in Westchester this morning and experienced the same problem as other voters, having to secure her ballot in an orange bag to be scanned later. She urged voters who hadn't cast ballots already to do so before polls close at 9 p.m.
7:00 pm ET November 3, 2026
Voters in Westchester comment on 'wild' ballot issues
Thomas C. Zambito
In the northern Westchester County village of Buchanan, a single voting machine was up and running around 5 p.m.
But in nearby Cortlandt, polling machines were still down at 6 p.m. Voters were told to drop their votes into a bag. Few seemed to mind.
“It was very fast, perfect,” said Vanessa DaSilva of Cortlandt Manor. She voted for Democrats across the board citing high costs for imports that have made it harder to run her paint business. “It’s been crazy,” she said. “Gas prices, food, everything.”
In Buchanan, Tiffany Reyes was among the first 30 voters to enter their ballots into a working machine. “They said I was voter number 26 or 27, so i guess they just got the machine going, which is wild,” Reyes said around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Her husband voted earlier in the day and dropped his votes into a bag.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul reiterated "every vote will be counted" when asked about Westchester County's ballot issues on Election Day.
"It's being resolved in a bipartisan way as it's supposed to," Hochul told reporters. "The backup plan is in place, and so voters in Westchester should feel very confident that they should show up. They should continue to vote. If they're in line, stay in line."
The governor also stressed that both Democrats and Republicans are working together to resolve the issue.
"Look at the people that have been sending out messages on it," Hochul said. "For example, Mike Lawler in that area says it's safe."
"I think there'll always be some crazy conspiracy theorists out there ... but every vote is going to be counted," she added.
While the campaign for Hochul's Republican challenger, Bruce Blakeman, hasn't immediately shared a comment with the USA TODAY Network on Westchester County's Election Day troubles, Blakeman did acknowledge it on social media on Tuesday.
"WESTCHESTER! DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT VOTING!" Blakeman said in a Facebook post. "Ballot scanner issues are being reported at polling sites. Stay in line! Ask election workers how to cast your ballot. Every vote matters. We need your vote to help save our state!"
5:43 pm ET November 3, 2026
Trump implores Monsey to back Lawler, Weber in Congress, state Senate
Nancy Cutler
President Trump turned to X to implore Monsey's Jewish community to back Republicans U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, whom the president called "a tremendous friend to the Jewish community," in the 17th District and state Sen. Bill Weber in the 38th District on Election Day.
The Monsey community is known for bloc voting, in which voters turn out in large numbers to cast ballots often overwhelmingly for one candidate. Every election there are reports from within the Orthodox community saying which voter would get the so-called "bloc vote." Oftentimes, though, different groups vote different ways as the vote appears to be more like many different blocs of voters.
In past elections, Lawler and Weber have received most, if not all of the bloc vote. How the voting pattern breaks down this year remains to be seen.
4:46 pm ET November 3, 2026
Republican elections commissioner explains what he knows about Westchester ballot issue
Jonathan Bandler
A problem with the election ballot for the village of Ardsley led to reprogramming of voting machines that prevented the scanning of votes throughout the rest of Westchester, the county’s Republican commissioner said this afternoon.
Douglas Colety said an investigation will determine whether the fault lay with the Board of Elections or the vendor that printed the ballots, Fort Orange Press, but that the focus the rest of the day is on collecting the ballots that had to be secured at the polling places so they can be counted over the next day.
The snafu left Ardsley as the only municipality not affected by the the scanner debacle that forced tens of thousands of voters to have their votes secured in Orange bags not to be counted until after polls close at 9 p.m.
Colety said county and local police will escort the bags to the warehouse in Greenburgh where they will be scanned and counted by machine starting as soon as possible, at the latest Wednesday morning.
Technicians were able to reprogram one machine per polling place over the course of the afternoon, focusing on the northern part of the county covered by the 17th District congressional race between Mike Lawler and Cait Conley.
County Executive Ken Jenkins said earlier in the afternoon that there was no need to seek an extension of voting hours as anyone who is on line at their polling place will get a chance to cast their ballot.
3:14 pm ET November 3, 2026
See Westchester executive address ballot issues
John Meore
2:38 pm ET November 3, 2026
Westchester has technicians working on machine issue
Jonathan Bandler
Technicians have been fanning out across Westchester to reprogram a vote scanning machine in each polling place after a printing glitch made ballots incompatible with the scanners throughout the county.
The snafu meant tens of thousands of voters had to have their ballots placed in orange bags - and later blue bags provided by the state because there weren’t enough orange ones - to be counted as emergency ballots only after the polls close at 9 p.m.
At a news conference, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins urged voters to remain in line and sought to assure them that all votes would count.
He reiterated what he said in an earlier statement, that the glitch was “unacceptable” and that the county had fallen short in its responsibility to provide residents with a seamless voting process.
The breakdown was clear throughout the county as soon as voters showed up when polling places opened at 6 a.m.
Why didn't issue impact early voting in Westchester?
The issue did not disrupt early voting because during those 10 days individual ballots were printed out on demand since voters could show up at any polling place around the county.
But the pre-printed ballot sheets used on Election Day were not recognized by the machines.
Jenkins said the initial suspicion that it was due to the thickness of the paper turned out not to be the case. Rather it involved bar codes on the ballots that did not match what the machines were expecting. He said the pre-printing was done by a vendor but said he did not know who that was.
2:05 pm ET November 3, 2026
See voter turnout at Monsey polling site in Rockland County
Peter Carr
1:13 pm ET November 3, 2026
Westchester voting problems traced to programming issue, state officials say
Alexandra Rivera
The New York State Board of Elections had identified no similar voting-equipment problems outside Westchester County as of Tuesday afternoon, a state election official said.
Kathleen McGrath, the state board's director of public information, said the Westchester problem stemmed from a change affecting a contest in one municipality after the county's Election Day voting equipment had been prepared and tested. The change required an update to the county's election programming.
The state Board of Elections was working with the Westchester County Board of Elections to provide replacement election media containing the updated programming. McGrath said the programming had been tested during early voting and included the correct races for the county.
"The immediate priority is to restore scanning capability to at least one voting machine at every polling location, with additional machines being brought online as the day progresses," McGrath said in a statement to The Journal News on Tuesday.
12:34 pm ET November 3, 2026
Watch Cait Conley speak about Westchester ballot issue after voting in Chappaqua
Seth Harrison
12:04 pm ET November 3, 2026
Watch Mike Lawler speak about Westchester ballot issue after voting in Pearl River
John Meore
11:18 am ET November 3, 2026
Ken Jenkins says BOE has not indicated a need to extend voting time
Alexandra Rivera
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said in a statement Tuesday that the county Board of Elections has not indicated it will need to extend the time for poll sites to be open, as voters are still able to cast their ballots without machines.
"Let's think about this as the old days. When you go to your polling place, you still get your ballot and you fill that ballot out. When you [would] go to the machine and you would put it into the scanner, that part is not working the same right now," Jenkins said in a video posted to the county website Tuesday.
"There's been questions about extending the time," Jenkins said regarding poll closures at 9 p.m. tonight. "There's not a need at this point in time, but there are requests from candidates and campaigns, etc. If there is a concern about that, the Board of Elections will make that decision."
Jenkins said county officials will continue to monitor the voting process to ensure voters can cast their ballots "without interference" and assured Westchester County voters that their votes will still count without the machines.
“Once these issues are resolved, I will convene a bipartisan team to conduct a thorough review of the decisions and failures that led to this debacle, determine where accountability lies and ensure that this never happens again," Jenkins said.
“Westchester County voters deserve a fair, secure and seamless election process. Today, we have fallen short of that standard. The voters deserve better, and I intend to make sure they get it.”
10:20 am ET November 3, 2026
Voters weigh in on Westchester ballot scanning issue
Alexandra Rivera and Erin Mansfield
Brad Kennedy, 37, of Croton-on-Hudson, said he was the first voter at his polling place when it opened at 6 a.m. He said the scanner repeatedly rejected his ballot, even after he turned it over and tried again.
Kennedy said poll workers tried multiple times to get the scanner to read his ballot. They even pulled out a pamphlet for further instructions.
“The poll worker then called over and said it was a widespread issue,” Kennedy said. “That machine wouldn’t take ballots either and we’d have to put them into a secured, orange bag.”
Kennedy said the ballot problem didn't exactly shake his faith in the election process this year but said he was prepared for election officials to take longer counting the votes.
Elizabeth Belanger, 54, of Sleepy Hollow, said she voted at 7:15 even though the machines were already experiencing issues with the paper of the ballots.
“Basically, when I walked in they indicated that the machines were not working, but that we could still put our vote in if we wanted to or we could wait and come back later," Belanger said. "I decided to go ahead and put in my vote because I was nervous about not having time or not being able to come back later.”
Belanger said voting this year "didn't feel good," and she told her son to wait to vote until the issue was resolved.
“I’m scared that this is going to last for a long time because I don’t think the system will work very well today if this lasts very long," Belanger said. “I’m hoping it’s just a glitch and it will resolve, but at the same time it’s made me really nervous this morning.”
9:49 am ET November 3, 2026
Ballot scanner issues in Westchester
Alexandra Rivera and Erin Mansfield
An issue involving paper ballots prevented scanners from accepting votes at polling locations across Westchester County on Tuesday morning, according to county election officials. Voting continued under emergency-ballot procedures.
The Westchester County Board of Elections said it was aware of an issue involving paper ballots that prevented voting machines from accepting ballots at polling locations throughout the county. Officials did not immediately identify the precise cause.
The Board of Elections said it was in contact with state officials, county government and poll workers as it worked to address the problem.
Voters were instructed to complete their paper ballots and follow directions from poll workers. Ballots that could not be scanned were being placed in designated orange emergency ballot bags, which the county said would remain secure and monitored. The ballots will be counted under applicable election procedures.
The New York State Board of Elections said completed ballots were being secured under bipartisan control and would be counted. The state board said there was no disruption to voting because emergency-ballot procedures had been implemented.
“The Westchester Board of Elections wants to reassure every voter that your vote matters, your ballot will be secure and your vote will be counted,” county election officials said. “We strongly encourage all voters to remain in line, exercise patience and, most importantly, cast their ballots.”
It was not immediately clear whether the scanner problems would delay the vote count after polls close at 9 p.m.
8:30 am ET November 3, 2026
Latest on key Clarkstown election races
Nancy Cutler
For the second time in two years, Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann is being challenged by Democrat Eugene Bondar for the top job in town. The election redux, courtesy of a state realignment of municipal races from odd to even years, has become among the most acrimonious races in Rockland.
Mike Lawler, Cait Conley, Election Protection Coalition, more release statements on Westchester voting issues
Alexandra Rivera
Rep. Mike Lawler confirmed the voting machine issue in Westchester County in a statement on social media Tuesday morning.
"We do not yet know the exact cause of the issue, whether it is the ballot or the machine. The Board of Elections is working with their vendors to resolve it," Lawler said.
Lawler encouraged voters to stay on the line to vote and not to leave without voting.
Cait Conley also issued a statement on social media about the voting issues Tuesday morning."There are technical issues with ballot scanners in Westchester, but don't worry: you can still vote and every vote is being counted! Don't be dissuaded and have your voice heard," Conley said.
Westchester County legislator James Nolan said voters can still use paper ballots, which will be collected in a secure orange security bag for processing.
"Do not let the machines stop you from voting," Nolan said in a social media post Tuesday.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said her office is monitoring the issue with state and county Board of Elections as they work on fixing the machines and encouraged voters to stay in line.
The Election Protection Coalition, which includes the League of Women Voters, encouraged voters to contact their voting hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE to speak to a lawyer about any concerns with potential vote tampering.
"If you would prefer to use a machine – and you have the time – you can return once the machines are fixed. But please vote today," the Election Protection Coalition said.
8:20 am ET November 3, 2026
Election Day forecast for New York cities
Victoria E. Freile
Here's the forecast for 10 New York cities on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to the National Weather Service.
Albany: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Binghamton: A slight chance of morning showers, followed by a partly sunny afternoon. High near 70.
Buffalo: A slight chance of morning showers, with mostly cloudy skies around midday before conditions gradually become sunny. High near 70.
New York City: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Poughkeepsie: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Rochester: A chance of morning showers, followed by a partly sunny afternoon. High near 72.
Syracuse: A chance of rain through midafternoon, followed by partly sunny skies. High near 70.
Utica: A slight chance of morning rain, with mostly cloudy skies. High near 69.
Watertown: A chance of showers and mostly cloudy skies. High near 65.
White Plains: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
8:16 am ET November 3, 2026
Westchester County voting machine update
Matt Richter
Opinion editor and columnist Matt Richter reports on his experience voting in White Plains where voting machines are down but voters are able to submit their ballots.
8:01 am ET November 3, 2026
What to know about Lawler-Conley NY-17 House race
Chris McKenna
It's the political race you can't miss in the Lower Hudson Valley, from the barrage of TV and internet ads to the flotilla of lawn signs and the glossy campaign flyers stuffed into mail boxes almost every day.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley are squaring off in a nationally watched contest for New York's 17th Congressional District, the suburban swing seat Lawler has held for two terms. Their high-stakes battle will help decide control of the House and set the balance of power for President Donald Trump's last two years in office.
The Westchester County Board of Elections confirmed around 7:30 a.m. that voting machines are experiencing technical difficulties. No further information has yet been confirmed. Check back for updates.
7:42 am ET November 3, 2026
Rockland County early voting
Nancy Cutler
Rockland County Board of Elections reports that more than 44,000 cast ballots during early voting.
7:31 am ET November 3, 2026
Latest on key NY races for Congress
Chris McKenna
Democrats hold 19 of New York's 26 House seats, only a few which are thought to be competitive this year in a political climate favoring Democrats. The most watched contest is Republican Rep. Mike Lawler's battle with Democratic challenger Cait Conley for the Hudson Valley's 17th District, which is seen as a toss up and appeared extremely tight in a poll taken at the end of September.
Lawler, who has won his seat twice, has been campaigning largely on the tax cuts Republicans passed last year —especially the higher limit he had sought for state and local tax deductions — and his record of bipartisan work. Conley, an Army combat veteran and former national security official, has stressed her military background and ripped Lawler for supporting Trump's Iran war and tariffs, which she says have burdened Americans with higher costs.
Democrats are eager to flip Lawler's district, while Republicans have set their sights on Long Island seats held by Democratic Reps. Tom Suozzi and Laura Gillen. Several other districts once viewed as competitive, like Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan's in the Hudson Valley, are now seen as safely in Democratic hands or nearly so for this election.
7:30 am ET November 3, 2026
Can you drop off an absentee ballot at a New York polling place?
Victoria E. Freile
Yes. You can bring your completed, sealed absentee ballot to a polling place in your county by 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Completed absentee ballots can also be dropped off at your county Board of Elections office by 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3.
7:02 am ET November 3, 2026
What do you need to vote in New York?
Victoria E. Freile
You do not need to show identification or present a voter registration card from the Board of Elections to vote on Election Day.
However, bring your driver's license in case election inspectors need to verify your identity if your signature is not on file or to confirm a name change.
2026 election polling place details in New York are posted by the state Board of Elections through a searchable online portal on elections.ny.gov that allows you to find where you vote, or you can check with yourlocal county Board of Elections.
6:01 am ET November 3, 2026
Where can I find elections results?
2026 Election Day results for races in New York will be posted here and on the USA TODAY Network websites across the state. For further details on election results, visit the state Board of Elections website at elections.ny.gov. or check with your local county Board of Elections.
5:31 am ET November 3, 2026
What time do polls close in NY?
New York 2026 election polls close at 9 p.m. on Nov. 3. For further details about voting, check back here for live updates or visit the state Board of Elections website at elections.ny.gov.
5:06 am ET November 3, 2026
What time do polls open in NY?
2026 Election Day polls open in New York on Nov. 3 at 6 a.m., with voting continuing until polls close at 9 p.m. For further details about voting, check back here for live updates or visit the state Board of Elections website at elections.ny.gov.
