Voter Registration and Advocacy

Important Dates

Deadline to register to vote in the June 24, 2025, Primary Election: June 14, 2025

  • Please Note: To vote in a Primary Election, a voter must be enrolled in the party having the Primary Election.

Deadline to request an Early Mail or Absentee ballot for the voter to receive the ballot by mail for the June 24, 2025, Primary Election: June 14, 2025

New York City Primary Election

  • View a sample ballot
  • Early Voting: Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election: Saturday, June 14, 2025
  • Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 24, 2025

New York City General Election

General Election

  • November 7, 2028

What Is 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.

What is ranked choice voting? Voters can rank up to five candidates in order of preference, instead of casting a vote for just one.

How does it work? You can rank up to five candidates in order of preference, instead of choosing just one. If a candidate receives more than 50% of 1st-choice votes, they are the winner. If no candidate earns more than 50% of 1st-choice votes, then counting will continue in rounds. At the end of each round, the candidate with the fewest votes will be eliminated. If you ranked that candidate 1st, your vote will go to the next highest ranked candidate on your ballot. This process will continue until there are two candidates left. The candidate with the most votes wins.

How do I fill out my ballot? Pick your first-choice candidate and fill in the oval next to their name under the 1st column. If you have a second-choice candidate, fill in the oval next to their name under the 2nd column. You can continue until you rank up to 5 candidates.

You do not have to rank all five. You can still vote for just one candidate and leave the other columns blank. You can only choose one candidate for each column. You cannot rank the same candidate more than once.

How are results tabulated?

  • All first-choice votes are counted. If a candidate receives more than 50% of first-choice votes, that candidate wins.
  • If no candidate earns more than 50% of first-choice votes, then counting will continue in rounds.
  • At the end of each round, the last-place candidate is eliminated and voters who chose that candidate now have their vote counted for their next choice.
  • Your vote is counted for your second choice only if your first choice is eliminated. If both your first and second choices are eliminated, your vote is counted for your next choice, and so on.
  • This process continues until there are two candidates left. The candidate with the most votes wins.

Please visit the New York City Board of Elections FAQ Page for more details.

Register to Vote

The Office of Student Activities is your resource for student voter registration and election information on campus. You can view all of CUNY's resources for voting here.

Who Can Register to Vote
You must meet all of the following criteria:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • New York City resident for at least 30 days
  • 18 years of age before the next election
  • Not imprisoned for a felony conviction
  • Not claiming the right to vote elsewhere

How to Register

  1. You can register to vote, or update your registration, online, in person, or by mail.
  2. The New York City Board of Elections must receive your new or updated registration at least 25 days before the next election for it to be effective for that election.
  3. If you registered to vote in the past, and you have changed your political party, your name, or your home address, you will need to submit an updated registration form. You will also need to re-register if you have been in prison for a felony.

Registering to vote is easier than you think, especially using CUNY’s special registration form accessible directly on CUNYfirst. Take a look at CUNY's guide or PDF version to figure out your best option.

Forms and Information

Once your registration form is completed, print the form, sign and date it, and mail the form to your county board of elections. You can locate the Board of Elections for your county at the link below:

  • Visit the Board of Elections for locations and information on voting, election dates, and voting/campaign policies

Voter Registration Coordinator for Hunter students
Teneia Wooten, twooten@hunter.cuny.edu
Assistant Director, Office of Student Activities

 

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