New York Primary Elections: What to Know and How to Vote
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Early voting for several New York primaries, including key congressional races, begins Saturday, June 13, with Primary Day set for Tuesday, June 23.
- The contested districts in New York City are safe Democratic seats, meaning primary winners are likely to secure victory in the November general election.
- Some races highlight a battle between progressive candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and more establishment Democrats, influencing the party’s future direction.
- New York holds closed primaries, so only registered Democrats and Republicans can vote in their respective party primaries; unaffiliated voters are excluded.
- Early voting hours vary from June 13 to June 21, with polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Primary Day, which is also the last day to submit mail-in ballots.