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What's on the Ballot?
Be an informed voter! Check out who and what will be on your ballot before you go.
This election includes a vote for US President AND 79% of state legislative seats. Many local elected positions will also be decided in the 2024 election. And finally, don’t forget about local and state ballot initiatives- these might include schools funding proposals, climate regulations and in New York, the Equal Rights Amendment.
Check one of the sources below to find out what’s on your ballot.
For NYC:
Who is on the Ballot - Who’s on the Ballot is a quick and easy to use website and mobile app that provides New York City citizens the location of polling places, information on candidates, sample ballots, and voter registration information. The project is based on the simple fact that the more informed we are, the more likely we are to participate in elections. Our mission is to provide voters with the tools they need to make an informed choice on Election Day. Who’s on the Ballot is a not-for-profit project of the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.
Other states and localities:
Ballotpedia - Ballotpedia is the digital encyclopedia of American politics, featuring detailed guides to the 2024 election and a Sample Ballot Lookup Tool, among many other helpful resources. Ballotpedia the nation’s premier resource for unbiased information on elections, politics, and policy. We provide our readers curated content on all levels of U.S. politics that is relevant, reliable, and available for all. In addition, Ballotpedia’s policy content and assets are a gateway to learning about public policy and an unparalleled resource for clear, comprehensive, and factual information on key policy areas. We are firmly committed to neutrality in all our content.
Also, Vote.org provides everything you need to vote in state elections
Political Parties
A political party is an organization that coordinates candidates to compete in elections at the national, state and/or local level. Enrolling in a political party is optional. However, if you wish to vote in a political party’s primary elections, you must enroll in that political party. A change of enrollment received by the Board of Elections no later than Feb. 14 or after July 5 is effective immediately. Any change of enrollment made between Feb. 15-July 5th, shall be effective on July 5.
- New York State Democratic Party
- New York Republican Party
- Independence Party of New York
- Conservative Party of New York State
- The New York Working Families Party
- Green Party of New York
- Libertarian Party of New York
- SAM Party
*Please note that all NY political parties are not necessarily on the ballot in all states.
What is "Writing In"?
Don’t like the options presented by the political parties? You may decide to write in the name of a candidate who is not listed on your ballot. Learn where to get information on how to write in votes and if they count