Early voting in New York City concluded on November 1, after a span of nine days. According to data released by the city’s Board of Elections, a total of 690,526 residents participated in early voting this year. This figure represents a striking increase of 59.6% compared to the early voting totals from the 2022 midterm elections. However, it shows a decrease of 6.1% in contrast to the turnout during the mayoral election in 2025.
Overall, this year’s early voting numbers in New York City surpassed those of the previous midterm elections and approached the scale seen during last year’s mayoral election.
In Queens, early voting figures were nearly on par with last year’s mayoral election, with 166,519 people casting their votes early, reflecting a slight drop of just 3,605 voters or 2.2%. When compared to the early voting count of 88,840 in 2022, this year saw an impressive increase of 74,074 votes, marking an 83.4% rise, which was the highest among the city’s five boroughs.
The Bronx emerged as the only borough to witness an increase in early voting compared to last year, showing a rise of 15.3%.
The elections in New York State this year encompass various key positions, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, as well as seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and the State Legislature. A significant point of focus at the state level is the matchup between the incumbent Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul and her Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman. Similarly, Attorney General Letitia James faces a challenge from Republican Saritha Komatireddy, while Thomas DiNapoli, the current Comptroller, competes against Republican Joseph Hernandez.
In terms of the congressional races, the 3rd District, which includes parts of Queens and Long Island, features incumbent Democrat Tom Suozzi facing off against Republican Michael LiPetri Jr. The 4th District on Long Island sees incumbent Democrat Laura Gillen up against Republican Jeanine Driscoll. Meanwhile, in the Hudson Valley’s 17th District, Republican Mike Lawler confronts Democrat Cait Conley.
Between Suozzi and Gillen, both incumbents appear to have a favorable position for re-election; however, Lawler’s district is particularly competitive, with the election results likely to impact the control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In Manhattan and Brooklyn’s 10th Congressional District, Brad Lander, the former New York City Comptroller, won the Democratic primary, defeating incumbent Dan Goldman, and becoming the party’s candidate for the general election. This reflects a shift in the power dynamics within the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
In the 12th Congressional District of Manhattan, senior Congressman Jerrold Nadler is not seeking re-election. State Assembly member Micah Lasher secured victory in the Democratic primary, positioning himself to take over the seat. This transfer of power is a focal point, although assessments still classify the district as a stronghold for the Democratic Party.
In the Bronx, both Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ritchie Torres will appear on the general election ballot. The 13th Congressional District, which spans northern Manhattan and the Bronx, saw incumbent Adriano Espaillat lose the Democratic primary to challenger Darializa Avila Chevalier, who will face Republican candidate Jomo M. Williams in the general election.
The dynamics within the 10th, 12th, and 13th Congressional Districts have been identified by election analysis organizations as solid Democratic districts. The advantages for the Democratic Party in retaining these seats are significantly attributed to the changes in the candidates representing the party.
In addition to the elections, New York City voters will also have the opportunity to vote on five proposed amendments to the New York City Charter.
Election Day is set for November 3 (Tuesday), with polling stations open from 6 AM to 9 PM. It is important to note that polling locations for Election Day may differ from those used for early voting. Voters can find their polling place by visiting the city’s Board of Elections website at vote.nyc.