October 24, 2025

GET READY FOR NOVEMBER 4TH ELECTION With Dates and Deadlines

WhosOntheBallot.org is ready with all the information you need to prepare and stay informed for the November 4th election, which includes the mayor, city comptroller, public advocate, supreme court (state) judge, district attorney, and Manhattan borough president. There will also be six ballot proposals this year; you can read about each of them here and for more information here. Visit WhosOntheBallot.org to check your…
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EXCITING NEW PARTNERSHIP: WOTB x Palumba NYC

This year, WhosontheBallot is thrilled to announce its partnership with Palumba NYC giving you more election information and opportunities for engagement! We’re launching a fun new app to share with your communities starting today.  The Palumba app is modeled after a familiar dating-app interface. First, users swipe through policies and can learn about the debate surrounding them. Then, an…
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Beyond the Top-Ticket: Ballot Proposals

Beyond the mayor’s race, New Yorkers will vote on six ballot proposals on November 4th — one state constitutional amendment and five city charter amendments: Proposal #1: Amendment to Allow Olympic Sports Complex In Essex County on State Forest Preserve Land What it says: Allows skiing and related trail facilities on state forest preserve land. The…
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October 22, 2025

Adams, Walden Exit NYC Mayor’s Race

Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and lawyer Jim Walden, both running as Independents, ended their campaigns in September. The mayoral race continues with the following slate of candidates appearing on the ballot for the November 4, 2025 general election: Zohran Kwame Mamdani (Democrat / Working Families) Curtis A. Sliwa (Republican / Protect Animals) Irene Estrada (Conservative)…
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NYC Judicial Elections Explained: 2025 Ballot Breakdown by Borough

Judicial voting rule: You may select up to the number shown in the “# to be elected” column for that contest. NYC 2025 — Supreme Court (by Judicial District) Borough Judicial District # to be elected (you may vote for up to this number) Manhattan 1st JD 4 Brooklyn (Kings) 2nd JD 9 Queens 11th…
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June 10, 2025

NYC Ranked Choice Voting

New York City will use ranked choice voting for Primary and Special Elections for the offices of Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President and City Council, due to an amendment in the City Charter approved by voters in 2019. How are results tabulated? All first-choice votes are counted. If a candidate receives more than 50%…
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2025 NYC Local Election Important Dates

Early Voting begins next week, Saturday June 14 and will run until Sunday June 22. Early voting sites may be different from your Election Day poll site, so make sure to check WhosOntheBallot.org before you go to the polls. Hours vary by day, so please plan ahead. Also, your early voting location may have changed…
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September 30, 2024

2024 State & Federal General Election Important Dates

Registering to Vote Saturday, October 26 is the last day voter registration applications can be received by your Board of Elections (BoE) by mail or in person. You can also register to vote online. Absentee Voting Saturday, October 26 – last day to request an absentee ballot online or by mail Monday, November 4 –…
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Upcoming Deadlines for the November 5 General Election

We wanted to make sure you knew of all upcoming deadlines and important dates for the election: Voter Registration Deadline – Saturday, October 26, 2024Check your registration status HERERegister to vote HERE Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (online) – Request HERE – Saturday, October 26, 2024Early Voting – Saturday, October 26 – Sunday, November 3, 2024Absentee…
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How to Vote by Absentee Ballot in the State & Federal General Election

You are qualified to vote by absentee ballot if you will be: ● Absent from your county or- if a resident of New York City, absent from the fiveboroughs- on Election Day.● Unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability.● Unable to appear because you are the primary caregiver…
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