Everything you need to register, prepare, and cast your vote in Rome and Oneida County.
Register to vote or update your registration through the NY State portal.
Register Now →Look up your Election Day and early voting poll locations.
Find My Poll Site →2026 Election Calendar
Last day to change party enrollment to be eligible to vote in the June 23 primary. Changes after this date take effect June 30, 2026.
Last day to update your address to be eligible for the primary election.
Application must be received by a Board of Elections by this date to vote in the primary. Register online →
Last day to request a primary mail ballot online or by mail. Apply for mail ballot →
Polls open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Hours may vary by location. Find your early voting site →
Last day to request a primary mail ballot in person at the Oneida County Board of Elections.
Polls open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Only voters enrolled in a party may vote in that party's primary. Find your poll site →
Last day to update your address for the General Election.
Application must be received by a Board of Elections by this date to vote in the General Election. Register online →
Last day to request a General Election mail ballot online or by mail. Apply for mail ballot →
Polls open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Hours vary by county location. Find your early voting site →
Last day to request a General Election mail ballot in person at the Oneida County Board of Elections.
Polls open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM. All registered voters are eligible. Find your poll site →
Voting by Mail
Any registered New York voter may request a mail ballot — no excuse required. Here's how it works:
Apply online at the NY Board of Elections website. Deadline is 13 days before the election (or in person up to 1 day before).
Your ballot will be mailed to your registered address. You can also pick one up in person at the Board of Elections.
Follow the instructions carefully. Use the inner secrecy envelope and the outer return envelope provided.
Mail it back (must be postmarked by Election Day) or drop it off at your county Board of Elections or any poll site on Election Day.
Common Questions
Register online at elections.ny.gov, by mail, or in person at the Oneida County Board of Elections. The deadline is 25 days before the general election and June 13 for the 2026 primary.
Only voters enrolled in a party may vote in that party's primary. To vote in the Democratic primary, you must be enrolled as a Democrat. The party enrollment deadline for the June 2026 primary was February 14, 2026. All registered voters, regardless of party, may vote in the General Election.
Find your Election Day and early voting poll site using the NY Voter Lookup tool. Enter your registered address to see your assigned locations.
Early voting for the 2026 Primary runs June 13–21, and for the General Election October 24–November 1. You can vote at any early voting site in Oneida County — not just your home poll site. Find your early voting location →
Oneida County Board of Elections: 321 Main St, Utica, NY 13501 · Phone: (315) 798-5765 · Website →