What's on the ballot in New York?

New York's next election is November 3, 2026 (New York 2026 general election). 241 races across 5 offices are on the ballot in New York.

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News · NY

Hochul puts attorney general in charge of Cornell rape case

Public safety

Attorney General Letitia James will lead a criminal investigation into allegations that a former Cornell student was drugged and assaulted.

The Ballot New York Policy DeskOct 5, 2026

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Hochul names special prosecutor in Cornell rape case

Education

Attorney General Letitia James will review the handling of an alleged 2024 sexual assault involving a Cornell University student.

The Ballot New York News DeskOct 4, 2026

Race preview · NY

Who is running in New York’s 5th House District

Elections and voting

Republicans Aaron Lee Cherry and Alexandria Foxworth are listed in the contested NY-5 general election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot New York DeskOct 3, 2026

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New York approves electric lawn equipment rebates

Elections and voting

The state program will offer rebates for electric lawn equipment to landscapers and municipalities.

The Ballot New York Policy DeskOct 3, 2026

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New York Attorney General Sues Evolutions Festival

Elections and voting

The state’s lawsuit centers on ticket refunds and vendor fees that Evolutions Festival allegedly failed to return.

The Ballot New York News DeskOct 2, 2026

Race preview · NY

Who is running for New York’s 22nd House District

Elections and voting

Republicans David Hollenbeck, John Lemondes and Kailee Buller are running in the contested NY-22 race on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot New York DeskOct 2, 2026

Race preview · NY

Who is running in New York’s 3rd House District

Elections and voting

Three Republicans are running in NY-3 ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot New York Policy DeskOct 1, 2026

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Federal judge blocks New York rent-software ban

Housing

The Manhattan ruling prevents New York State from enforcing its first-of-its-kind restriction on rent-setting software.

The Ballot New York News DeskSep 30, 2026

Race preview · NY

Three candidates are running in New York’s 1st District

Elections and voting

Two Democrats and one NNE candidate are contesting New York’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot New York DeskSep 29, 2026

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New York AG Sues Polymarket Over Sports Betting Contracts

Elections and voting

The attorney general alleges that Polymarket offered sports betting contracts in New York without a license.

The Ballot New York Policy DeskSep 29, 2026

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Mayor Mamdani opens Jobs NYC Center for public careers

Economy and jobs

The center is intended to connect New Yorkers with career opportunities in public service.

The Ballot New York News DeskSep 29, 2026

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No Leader Identified in 2026 Congressional Races

Elections and voting

No candidate or party can be called ahead without a defined contest, polling figures or election results.

The Ballot New York DeskSep 29, 2026