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Barnard enjoys a long history of civic engagement. From early efforts to secure voting rights for women to active participation in voting drives and forging critical connections to conversations about civil rights, Barnard students have always practiced democracy using the full range of tools available to them. Voting is one of the most fundamental features of a democracy. Through partnerships with student leadership and support from faculty, staff, and the Office of Community Engagement & Inclusion, Barnard Votes facilitates voter registration and education, engages in advocacy, drives independent research, and acts as a hub for collaboration with partner campus organizations.

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Key Dates for 2026 NYC Elections

Change of Party Deadline for NYC Citywide Primary Elections: Friday, February 14, 2026

Deadline to Register for NYC Citywide Primary Elections: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Early Voting for NYC Citywide Primary Election: Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

NYC Citywide Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Deadline to Register for NYC Citywide General Elections: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Early Voting for NYC Citywide General Election: Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

NYC Citywide General Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Find your NYC polling site locations and hours.