Early voting plays a vital role in strengthening our democracy by giving voters greater flexibility and convenience in casting their ballots. Instead of being limited to a single Election Day, early voting allows citizens to vote on a schedule that works best for them, helping to reduce long lines, scheduling conflicts, and last-minute emergencies that might otherwise prevent participation.
Early voting also helps ensure that more voices are heard. Many voters juggle work, family responsibilities, school, transportation challenges, or health concerns. By providing multiple days to vote, communities can increase voter participation and make the electoral process more accessible to everyone, including seniors, people with disabilities, and those with demanding work schedules.
Another benefit of early voting is that it reduces congestion at polling places on Election Day. When voters take advantage of early voting opportunities, election officials can better manage turnout, shorten wait times, and improve the overall voting experience. This helps make the process more efficient for voters and poll workers alike.
Most importantly, early voting empowers citizens to make their voices heard. Every election impacts our schools, neighborhoods, public safety, housing, taxes, and the future of our communities. Early voting gives voters more opportunities to participate in those decisions and ensures that unforeseen circumstances don’t prevent them from exercising one of their most fundamental rights.
Early Voting in Westchester County will begin prior to the June 23rd Federal/State/Local Primary Election. The early voting period will be from Saturday, June 13, 2026, through Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Voting during early voting is the same as voting on Election Day. When you get to the early voting center, you will check in to vote, receive your ballot, and vote as in any other election.
There will be instructions available at the early voting centers to familiarize you with the ballot. There will also be a notice to voters and a bill of rights. You may ask an election inspector to explain how to vote or if you need any assistance.
All registered voters enrolled in the Democratic Party are eligible to vote. If you vote during the early voting period, you are not eligible to vote on Election Day.
The 2026 Federal/State/Local Primary Election is Tuesday, June 23, 2026. On Election Day, you must vote at your regular polling location.
There are Primary Elections for the following offices: Comptroller, Representative in Congress – 17th District, Member of Assembly – 90th District, County Legislator – Districts 15 & 17, Supervisor – Town of Greenburgh & Town of North Castle, Mayor – Village of Larchmont, Member of County Committee in the City of Yonkers: Ward 3 Election District 11, Ward 4 Election Districts 1, 10, & 11, Ward 8 Election Districts 5 & 7, and Ward 12 Election District 13. Click here to see the complete list of candidates.
Days and Hours as follows:
Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Monday, June 15, 2026, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Friday, June 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m
Westchester County Early Voting Centers
You can vote at any of the twenty-five (25) designated Early Voting sites throughout Westchester County. These Early Voting centers are listed below:
Westchester County Early Voting Centers (Subject to Change Pending New York Attorney General’s Preclearance)
**Please note: The Joseph G. Caputo Community Center has been replaced with St. Ann’s School for this year.
Croton Municipal Building, 1 Van Wyck Street, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520
Eastchester Public Library, 11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester
Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, White Plains
Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706
St. Gregory The Great Church, 215 Halstead Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528
Mamaroneck Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Mt. Kisco Public Library, 100 E. Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY
Mt. Pleasant Community Center, 125 Lozza Drive, Valhalla
St. Ann’s School, 16 Elizabeth Street, Ossining, NY 10562**
Pound Ridge Town House, 179 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge, NY 10576
Rye Brook Firehouse, 940 King Street, Rye Brook, NY
Somers Town House, 335 Route 202, Somers, NY 10589
Jefferson Village Annex, 3500 Hill Blvd. Yorktown Heights,
Yorktown Cultural Center, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Doles Center, 250 S. 6th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
Mt. Vernon City Hall, 1 Roosevelt Square, Mt. Vernon, NY
New Rochelle City Hall Annex – 90 Beaufort Place, 90 Beaufort Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801
New Rochelle United Methodist Church, 1200 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10804
Peekskill Lincoln Depot Museum, 10 S. Water Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
Peekskill Neighborhood Center, 4 Nelson Ave, Peekskill
Rye City- Resurrection- Early Childhood Education Center, 88 Milton Road, Rye, NY 10580
Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers,
Nodine Hill Community Center, 140 Fillmore Street, Yonkers, NY 10701
Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701
Don’t wait until Election Day. Make a plan, know your polling location, and vote early. Your vote is your voice, and your voice matters.
For more information on the upcoming Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Primary Election, visit the Westchester Board of Elections website
