Everything You Need To Know About Election Day In Manhattan

NEW YORK CITY – The 2024 election is just around the corner. Literally.

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are on the ballot, as are Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and your representative in Congress.

Closer to home, this is – for the most part – an off-year, and it’s not until 2025 that we’ll see competitive contests for Mayor, City Council, Comptroller, Borough President, Public Advocate, and more. Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t back on the ballot until 2026.

There are important decisions to be made in 2024, however, largely for offices at the state level, and particularly regarding those who represent Manhattan residents in Albany.

Here's what you need to know.

Can I still register to vote?

Yes! But do so immediately, as the deadline to register is Saturday, Oct. 26. The process is quick, easy, and can be accomplished online in a few minutes. More information is available here.

If you’re not sure whether you’re registered or not, you may check the status of your registration here. Alternatively, you may call (866) 868-3692.

If you notice an error on your registration, call (866) 868-3692 as soon as possible.

What if I want a mail-in ballot?

If you are registered to vote and wish to request a mail-in ballot, you may do so here.

Who’s on my ballot?

Per the Board of Elections, as of Sept. 20, Manhattan voters should expect to see the following candidates on their ballots – depending on where on the island they live, of course.

Note: Incumbent candidates are labeled, some of whom are running unchallenged, which is also indicated.

President/Vice President

• Kamala D. Harris / Tim Walz (Democratic)
• Donald J. Trump / JD Vance (Republican)

U.S. Senate

• Kristin E. Gillibrand (Democratic, incumbent)
• Michael Sapraicone (Republican)
• Diane Sare (Independent)

U.S. House District 10

• Daniel Goldman (Democratic, incumbent)
• Alexander Dodenhoff (Republican)
• Paul J. Briscoe (Conservative)

U.S. House District 12

• Jerrold L. Nadler (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent)
• Michael K. Zumbluskas (Republican)

U.S. House District 13

• Adriano Espaillat (Democratic, incumbent)
• Ruben D. Vargas (Republican/Conservative)

State Senate District 27

• Brian Kavanagh (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent, uncontested)

State Senate District 28

• Liz Krueger (Democratic, incumbent)
• Louis Puliafito (Republican)

State Senate District 29

• Jose M. Serrano (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent)
• Tanya Carmichael (Republican/Conservative)

State Senate District 30

• Cordell Cleare (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent, uncontested)

State Senate District 31

• Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent, uncontested)

State Senate District 47

• Brad Hoylman-Sigal (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent)
• Emily Yuexin Miller (Republican)

State Senate District 59

• Kristen Gonzalez (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent, uncontested)

State Assembly District 61

• Charles D. Fall (Democratic, incumbent, uncontested)

State Assembly District 65

• Grace Lee (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent, uncontested)

State Assembly District 66

• Deborah J. Glick (Democratic, incumbent, uncontested)

State Assembly District 67

• Linda B. Rosenthal (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent, uncontested)

State Assembly District 68

• Edward Gibbs (Democratic, incumbent, uncontested)

State Assembly District 69

• Micah C. Lasher (Democratic)

State Assembly District 70

• Jordan J.G. Wright (Democratic)
• Seson Adams (Republican)

State Assembly District 71

• Al Taylor (Democratic, incumbent)
• Joziel Andujar (Republican)

State Assembly District 72

• Manny De Los Santos (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent, uncontested)

State Assembly District 73

• Alex Bores (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent)
• Awadhesh Gupta (Republican)

State Assembly District 74

• Harvey D. Epstein (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent, uncontested)

State Assembly District 75

• Tony Simone (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent, uncontested)

State Assembly District 76

• Rebecca A. Seawright (Democratic/Working Families, incumbent, uncontested)

Justice of the Supreme Court 1st Judicial District (two to be elected)

• Cynthia Sharon Kern (Democratic)
• Gerald Lebovits (Democratic)

Judge Of The Civil Court (six to be elected)

• Louis L. Nock (Democratic)
• Malaika Scott-McLaughlin (Democratic)
• Allison R. Greenfield (Democratic)
• Harold E. Bahr (Democratic)
• Elizabeth Y. Shamahs (Democratic)
• Crystal Villasenor (Democratic)

Judge Of The Civil Court 1st Municipal Court District

• Ilona B. Coleman (Democratic)

Judge Of The Civil Court 2nd Municipal Court District

• Alice Tam Tien (Democratic)

Judge Of The Civil Court 5th Municipal Court District

• Ralph L. Wolf (Democratic)

Judge Of The Civil Court 8th Municipal Court District

• Jose A. Padilla Jr. (Democratic)

Judge Of The Civil Court 10th Municipal Court District

• J. Machelle Sweeting (Democratic)

Whew - that’s a lot of candidates! But remember, not all of them will be on your ballot, which you may view here. To do so, you’ll need to plug in the address where you’re registered to vote.

But there’s more.

A number of questions will also appear on your ballot:

Proposal Number 1, an Amendment: Amendment to Protect Against Unequal Treatment

This proposal would protect against unequal treatment based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy. It also protects against unequal treatment based on reproductive healthcare and autonomy. A "YES" vote puts these protections in the New York State Constitution. A "NO" vote leaves these protections out of the State Constitution.

Proposal Number 2, a Question: Cleaning Public Property

This proposal would amend the City Charter to expand and clarify the Department of Sanitation’s power to clean streets and other City property and require disposal of waste in containers. Voting “Yes” will expand and clarify the Department of Sanitation’s power to clean streets and other City property and require disposal of waste in containers. Voting “No” leaves laws unchanged.

Proposal Number 3, a Question: Additional Estimates of the Cost of Proposed Laws and Updates to Budget Deadlines

This proposal would amend the City Charter to require fiscal analysis from the Council before hearings and votes on laws, authorize fiscal analysis from the Mayor, and update budget deadlines. Voting “Yes” would amend the City Charter to require additional fiscal analysis prior to hearings and votes on local laws , and update budget deadlines. Voting “No” leaves laws unchanged.

Proposal Number 4, a Question: More Notice and Time Before Votes on Public Safety Legislation

This proposal would require additional public notice and time before the City Council votes on laws respecting the public safety operations of the Police, Correction, or Fire Departments. Voting “Yes” will require additional notice and time before the Council votes on laws respecting public safety operations of the Police, Correction, or Fire Departments. Voting “No” leaves laws unchanged.

Proposal Number 5, a Question: Capital Planning

This proposal would amend the City Charter to require more detail in the annual assessment of City facilities, mandate that facility needs inform capital planning, and update capital planning deadlines. Voting “Yes” would require more detail when assessing maintenance needs of City facilities, mandate that facility needs inform capital planning, and update capital planning deadlines. Voting “No” leaves laws unchanged.

Proposal Number 6, a Question: Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs), Film Permits, and Archive Review Boards

This proposal would amend the City Charter to establish the Chief Business Diversity Officer (CBDO), authorize the Mayor to designate the office that issues film permits, and combine archive boards. Voting “Yes” would establish the CBDO to support MWBEs, authorize the Mayor to designate the office that issues film permits, and combine two boards. Voting “No” leaves laws unchanged.

And that’s a wrap! Aren’t you glad, gentle reader, that we live in a democracy?

When is early voting?

Early voting begins on Saturday, Oct. 26 and continues through Sunday, Nov. 3. Whether you prefer to vote early or relish the thrill of democracy in action and plan to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 5, you can find out where to vote here.

When and where do I vote on Election Day?

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Once again, you may find your poll site here. To do so, you’ll need to provide the address where you're registered to vote.

What if I’m voting by mail?

Then mail your ballot! Or, if you prefer, you can hand-deliver it to your nearest Board of Elections Office. In Manhattan, that’s 200 Varick Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY, 10014.

All ballots must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on Election Day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 5. If you plan to drop it off, your ballot must be delivered to the Board of Elections by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Do I need an ID?

No! Registered voters do not need to show an ID to vote. If you did not provide identification with your registration, you are still allowed to vote by affidavit ballot. Call (866) 868-3692 for more information.

If somebody tells you that you need an ID to vote in New York State they could be committing a crime. Report any issues voting – or any disinformation or misinformation about voting – to authorities, which include New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ office (here), the New York State Division of Election Law Enforcement (here), the FBI (here), or the Department of Justice (here).

More helpful links

• Register to vote
• Confirm you're registered to vote
• Who's your Congressperson?
• Who's your State Senator?
• Who's your Assembly Member?
• Who's on your ballot?
• See where you vote early or vote on Election Day