New York’s June 23 Primary: What You Need to Know
New York's 2026 Primary Election is almost here, with early voting beginning Saturday, June 13, and Election Day on Tuesday, June 23.
While primary elections typically attract far fewer voters than general elections, they often have an outsized impact on who ultimately represents New Yorkers in government. In many races, primary voters effectively determine who will hold office — making participation especially important.
In New York City's June 2024 state primary, only about 10% of registered voters cast a ballot. When turnout is that low, individual votes carry significant weight, and the 2026 cycle is among the most consequential in recent memory, with open seats and competitive races at every level that will shape New York's representation for years to come.
The 2026 primary features competitive races across New York State and New York City, including contests for State Comptroller, the State Legislature, several congressional districts, and a New York City Council seat. The good news is that when New Yorkers show up, it makes a difference. The 2025 mayoral election saw the highest city general election turnout in more than 50 years — that energy is worth carrying into 2026.
Our full voting guide — with key dates, voting resources, and races to watch — is available below.
Key Dates
Voter Registration Deadline: June 13
Online Mail Ballot Request Deadline: June 13
Early In-Person Voting: June 13–21
In-Person Mail Ballot Request Deadline: June 22
Primary Election Day: June 23
What's on the Ballot?
What's on the Ballot?
The June 23 Primary will include the following offices:
State Comptroller
New York State Senate (all 63 seats)
New York State Assembly (all 150 seats)
U.S. House of Representatives, NY-10, NY-12, NY-13
New York City Council District 3 (West Village, Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, and surrounding neighborhoods)
Who’s Running?
Every registered party member in New York will see the following offices on their primary ballot:
State Comptroller
The comptroller oversees New York's finances, manages the state pension fund, and audits state agencies. Incumbent Thomas DiNapoli is seeking re-election to a fifth term and faces a Democratic primary challenge from Raj Goyle and Drew Warshaw. It is the first competitive Democratic primary for the office since 2007.
New York State Senate
All 63 State Senate seats are up this cycle. State senators serve two-year terms and vote on legislation covering everything from the state budget to housing, education, and public safety. To find your State Senate district and see who is running, click here.
New York State Assembly
All 150 Assembly seats are on the ballot. Assembly members serve two-year terms and are often the most locally accessible elected officials in state government. To find your Assembly district and candidates and see who is running, click here.
Depending on where you live, you may also see:
U.S. House of Representatives
NY-7 (North Brooklyn, western Queens, and Lower Manhattan waterfront areas)
With longtime Rep. Nydia Velázquez retiring after more than three decades in Congress, one of the city's most competitive Democratic primaries is underway. The leading candidates are Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assemblymember Claire Valdez, and Council Member Julie Won, with public defender Vichal Kumar also running. Most observers view Reynoso and Valdez as the frontrunners. Recent polls have Valdez leading with 23%.
NY-8 (Central and Eastern Brooklyn, including Bedford-Stuyvesant, East New York, and Brownsville)
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who has represented Brooklyn's 8th Congressional District since 2013, faces a nominal primary challenge from Vance Bostic, a Brooklyn native and community figure from Coney Island with no significant political base. Jeffries is heavily favored and is positioning himself to become the first Black Speaker of the House if Democrats win back the majority in November.
NY-9 (Central Brooklyn, including Crown Heights, Flatbush, and Midwood)
Incumbent Rep. Yvette Clarke, who has represented the district since 2007, is facing Democratic primary challengers Joshua Bristol and Michael Goldfarb. Despite the challenge, Clarke enters the race as the clear favorite due to her long-standing support in the district and strong Democratic establishment backing.
NY-10 (Lower Manhattan, parts of Brooklyn including Park Slope and Sunset Park)
Incumbent Dan Goldman, Nickie Kane, and Brad Lander are running in the Democratic primary. Recent polls show former Comptroller Brad Lander holding a significant lead (57%) over incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman (23%), with Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsing Lander. Goldman is best known for leading the first impeachment proceedings against President Trump.
NY-12 (Upper East and West Sides, Midtown Manhattan)
A crowded and competitive primary is underway in the 12th Congressional District, where longtime Rep. Jerrold Nadler is stepping down after nearly 35 years in office. Leading candidates include West Side Assemblyman Micah Lasher, East Side Assemblyman Alex Bores, attorney and prominent Trump critic George Conway, and Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy. Lasher has been endorsed by Nadler and Gov. Hochul; Bores has focused his campaign in part on regulating AI. Recent polls showed Lasher at 22% and Bores at 20%, with a large share of voters still undecided.
NY-13 (Upper Manhattan and parts of the Northwest Bronx)
Incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat faces a challenge from Darializa Avila Chevalier, a Democratic Socialist organizer backed by DSA, Justice Democrats, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Espaillat, the first Dominican American and formerly undocumented immigrant elected to Congress, has support from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and is running on his record delivering for the district. Recent polls show Avila Chevalier narrowly ahead at 39%, as opposed to Espaillat’s 35%.
New York City Council District 3
NYC Council District 3 (West Village, Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, and surrounding neighborhoods)
This seat was vacated when Erik Bottcher was elected to the State Senate. A special election in April resulted in Carl Wilson winning the seat for the remainder of the year — but the June primary will determine the Democratic nominee for the full term starting in 2027.
Candidates running are Carl Wilson, Leslie Boghosian Murphy, and Layla Law-Gisiko, and noting this election will be ranked choice. Carl Wilson is projected to lead.
Check Your Registration and Find Your Poll Site
Before voting, confirm your registration is up to date and locate your poll site.
Helpful links:
Registering and Voting: vote.nyc
Poll Site Finder: findmypollsite.vote.nyc .
Other Resources
Provides NYC voters information on their polling places, candidates, sample ballots, and voter registration information.
Find out everything you need to know to vote in NYC, including how to register and check your registration status, where your polling station is, who's running for office, and how to research the issues.
New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG)
A nonpartisan voter mobilization project focused on promoting participation and safeguarding voter rights.
How to Vote Early by Mail
Any registered voter can request a mail ballot — no excuse required. To request one online or by mail, the deadline is Saturday, June 13. To request one in-person at your borough Board of Elections office, the deadline is Monday, June 22. Once you receive your ballot, you can return it by mail (must be postmarked by June 23) or drop it off in person at any poll site or Board of Elections office by the close of polls on Election Day.
How to Vote Early In Person
Early in-person voting is available now through Sunday, June 21 at designated early voting sites across the five boroughs. During early voting, you can go to any early voting location in your borough — you are not limited to the site nearest your home. Your early voting site is likely different from your Election Day poll site, so check before you go.
How to Vote on Election Day
If you are not voting early, you can vote in person on Tuesday, June 23. Polls are open from 6am to 9pm. Anyone in line by 9pm is entitled to vote. Your Election Day poll site is assigned to your registered address and is often a different location from your early voting site. Find your Election Day poll site at findmypollsite.vote.nyc before you go.
Need More Information?
Tech:NYC does not endorse candidates in primary elections. Our goal is to encourage civic participation and help New Yorkers make informed decisions at the ballot box.
For voters interested in learning more about the issues shaping New York's future, we encourage exploring the work of several organizations we respect that focus on housing affordability, transit, infrastructure, economic growth, and effective government:
Advocates for building more housing, infrastructure, clean energy, and public projects faster and at lower cost to improve affordability and economic growth.
A grassroots organization focused on expanding housing supply, reforming land-use policies, and making New York more affordable and accessible.
A nonpartisan good-government organization that works to improve ethics, transparency, accountability, and effectiveness in New York City and State government.
NY League of Conservation Voters
Promotes environmental sustainability and climate action through advocacy on clean energy, transportation, parks, resilience, and public health policies.
Supports candidates and policies that prioritize safer streets, sustainable transportation, public transit, cycling, pedestrian safety, and public space improvements.
We encourage voters to review multiple sources, learn about the issues that matter most to them, and make an informed decision before casting their ballot.