See the races and measures on Staten Island ballots, plus when and where to vote, in plain English. Covers Richmond County.
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Key dates
- Last day to register online: Sat, Oct 24Register or update your registration online by Saturday, October 24, 2026. The state calendar says the application 'must be received by BOE' by Oct 24, and the state deadlines page confirms Oct 24. Use the State Board of Elections online portal (elections.ny.gov) or the DMV if you have a NY license, permit or non-driver ID.
- Last day to register by mail: Sat, Oct 24A mailed paper form must be received by your county board of elections by Saturday, October 24, 2026. Not postmarked: received. The state page says 'Applications must be received by a board of elections no later than October 24, 2026.' This late, don't mail it. Register online or go in person.
- Last day to register in person: Sat, Oct 24Hand a form to your county board of elections (or a state agency that offers registration, like the DMV) by Saturday, October 24, 2026. NYC BOE: 'Last day to register to vote in person is October 24, 2026.' Call your county board for Saturday hours before you go.
- Last day to ask for a mail ballot: Sat, Oct 24Online, by email, fax or mail: the county board had to receive your application by Saturday, October 24, 2026 (state calendar: 'Last day for board of elections to receive application or letter of application by mail or online portal'). Apply in person at your county board through Monday, November 2, 2026, the day before the election. They can hand you the ballot to vote on the spot. The online and mail deadline has passed, so apply in person.
- Early voting: Sat, Oct 24 to Sun, Nov 1Early voting ends Sun Nov 1 at your one assigned site.
- Mail ballot deadline: Tue, Nov 39:00 PM ET if you hand it in
- Mail it: 'Postmarked no later than November 3, and received by the County Board of Elections no later than November 10' (state BOE). Note: NYC311 says received by November 11; the state calendar and state BOE say November 10. Go by November 10.
- Hand it to your county board of elections office by 9 PM on Tuesday, November 3
- Hand it in at any early voting site in your county, October 24 to November 1, during that site's hours (NYC: any NYC early voting site)
- Hand it in at any Election Day poll site in your county by 9 PM on November 3 (NYC: any NYC poll site)
- Someone else can hand in your sealed, signed ballot for you
- Election Day: Tue, Nov 3You can vote from 6 AM to 9 PM. If you are in line at 9 PM, stay in line. NYC311: 'If you are in line by 9 PM, you can stay in line to cast a ballot.'
Where to vote
- Find where to vote
- Find a ballot drop box
- Track your mail ballot
- Check your registration
- See your official sample ballot
Your election office: NYC Board of Elections, Staten Island borough office
1-718-876-0079 (citywide: 1-866-VOTE-NYC)
1 Edgewater Plaza, 4th Floor, Staten Island, NY 10305
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, except the special hours in Notes for Oct 28 to Nov 1. Citywide: 1-866-VOTE-NYC (1-866-868-3692).
What to bring
ID needed only for some first-time voters.
No ID? If you're asked for ID and don't have it, you can vote an affidavit (provisional) ballot. It counts once the board confirms you're registered. Ulster County BOE: 'the voter will not be allowed to vote on the poll site voting system, but will be able to vote by affidavit ballot.'
What's on the ballot in Staten Island
9 races and 5 measures across Staten Island. Your address decides which ones are on your ballot. Enter it in the guide to see yours.
Federal
- U.S. House of Representatives District 11
Mike DeCillis (Democratic), Nicole Malliotakis (Republican, Conservative)
State
- Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Kathy C. Hochul / Adrienne E. Adams (Democratic, Working Families), Bruce A. Blakeman / Todd Hood (Republican, Conservative, Vote Affordable)
- Attorney General
Letitia A. James (Democratic, Working Families), Saritha Komatireddy (Republican, Conservative)
- State Comptroller
Thomas P. DiNapoli (Democratic, Working Families), Joseph Hernandez (Republican, Conservative)
- State Senate Your address determines your district.
- District 23 Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic, Affordable & Safe), Ruslan Shamal (Republican, Conservative)
- District 24 Alexis Rodriguez (Democratic), Andrew J. Lanza (Republican, Conservative)
- State Assembly Your address determines your district.
- District 61 Charles D. Fall (Democratic), Casey Marie O'Connor-Manasia (Republican)
- District 62 Unopposed: Michael W. Reilly Jr. (Republican, Conservative)
- District 63 Matthew Mobilia (Democratic), Sam T. Pirozzolo (Republican, Conservative)
- District 64 Tim Qorraj (Democratic), Michael Tannousis (Republican, Conservative)
Courts
- Justice of the Supreme Court 13th Judicial District
Kelvin Richards (Democratic), Michael J. Pinto (Republican)
- Judge of the Civil Court
Tashanna Golden (Democratic), Glenn A. Yost (Republican)
- Judge of the Civil Court Staten Island district 1 Only in parts of Staten Island
John A. Vitucci (Democratic), Carrie Ann Low (Republican, Conservative)
Ballot measures
- Proposal 1: Permits to use public space
- Proposal 2: City contractor paperwork
- Proposal 3: Street projects and city property review
- Proposal 4: Building and waterfront permits
- Proposal 5: Rainy day fund contribution targets
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