Albany County Board of Elections Alison McLean Lane
Democratic Commissioner Rachel L. Bledi
Republican Commissioner David J. Cady
Democratic Deputy Commissioner Melissa Kermani
Republican Deputy Commissioner

Physical Address: 260 South Pearl Street Albany, NY 12202 Mailing Address: 224 South Pearl Street Albany, NY 12202 Phone (518) 487-5060 Fax (518) 487-5077 boardofelections@AlbanyCountyNY.gov Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm ⚠ If you email us and do not get a timely response, please call!

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Primary Election
JUNE 23, 2026
Polls open 6:00AM - 9:00PM
Early Voting: June 13th - June 21st

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IMPORTANT!
Voting site changes for the primary election

General Election
NOVEMBER 3, 2026
Polls open 6:00AM - 9:00PM
Early Voting: October 24th - November 1st

IMPORTANT! If you have been issued an absentee ballot for an election you CANNOT cast a ballot on a voting machine for that election.
See below about the absentee ballot procedure in NYS, and how you can cancel your absentee ballot application.

Primary Election Early Voting: Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 21, 2026

Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 21, 2026

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8:00PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Early Voting Locations for the 2026 Primary Election

Albany County Board of Elections [map]
260 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Parish Hall) [map]
85 Elm Ave., Delmar, NY 12054
Boght Community Fire Department [map]
8 Preston Dr., Cohoes, NY 12047
East Berne Volunteer Fire Company [map]
792 Helderberg Trail, East Berne, NY 12059
Guilderland Public Library [map]
2228 Western Ave. Guilderland, NY 12084
Pine Grove United Methodist Church [map]
1580 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205
St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church [map]
440 Whitehall Rd., Albany, NY 12208

General Election Early Voting: Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, November 1, 2026

Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, November 1, 2026

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8:00PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Early Voting Locations for the 2026 General Election

Albany County Board of Elections [map]
260 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202
Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Parish Hall) [map]
85 Elm Ave., Delmar, NY 12054
Boght Community Fire Department [map]
8 Preston Dr., Cohoes, NY 12047
East Berne Volunteer Fire Company [map]
792 Helderberg Trail, East Berne, NY 12059
Guilderland Public Library [map]
2228 Western Ave. Guilderland, NY 12084
Pine Grove United Methodist Church [map]
1580 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205
St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church [map]
440 Whitehall Rd., Albany, NY 12208

Your Vote Counts!

Be sure to register to vote in time for the next election. It only takes a few minutes. If you need to vote by absentee ballot or want to request a mail-in ballot, make sure you don't miss the deadlines.

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2026 Campaign Contribution Limits (updated: 03/02/26)

ALBANY COUNTY CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
2026 Primary Election

	NON-FAMILY				FAMILY
	DEM	REP	CON	WOR	DEM	REP	CON	WOR
Countywide Offices	$5,105.60	$1,884.30	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$25,528.00	$9,421.50	$1,250.00	$1,250.00
City of Albany (Citywide)	$1,851.70	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$9,258.50	$1,250.00	$1,250.00	$1,250.00
City of Cohoes (Citywide)	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$1,475.00	$1,250.00	$1,250.00	$1,250.00
Town of Bethlehem	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$3,294.75	$1,310.00	$1,250.00	$1,250.00
Town of Colonie	$1,192.75	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$5,963.75	$3,757.00	$1,250.00	$1,250.00
Town of Guilderland	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$1,000.00	$2,783.75	$1,471.00	$1,250.00	$1,250.00

All offices in Albany County not in the jurisdictions listed above have a Primary Election contribution limit of $1,000.00 for non-family members and $1,250.00 for family members.

ALBANY COUNTY CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
2026 General Election

	NON-FAMILY	FAMILY
Countywide Offices	$10,597.40	$52,987.00
City of Albany (Citywide)	$2,769.95	$13,849.75
City of Albany Ward 8	$1,000.00	$1,286.50
City of Albany Ward 14	$1,000.00	$1,311.50
City of Cohoes (Citywide)	$1,000.00	$2,759.00
City of Watervliet	$1,000.00	$1,440.00
Town of Bethlehem	$1,402.25	$7,011.25
Town of Coeymans	$1,000.00	$1,259.00
Town of Colonie	$3,108.05	$15,540.25
Town of Guilderland	$1,338.10	$6,690.50
Town of New Scotland	$1,000.00	$1,873.25
Village of Colonie	$1,000.00	$1,441.50
General election contribution limits for County Legislative Districts [.xlsx]

All offices in Albany County not in the jurisdictions listed above have a General Election contribution limit of $1,000.00 for non-family members and $1,250.00 for family members.

The two County Legislative Districts with special elections this year (LDs 6 and 21) have a General Election contribution limit of $1,000.00 for non-family members and $1,250.00 for family members.

2026 Petitions

2026 Primary Election Ballot Certification

April 6, 2026

April 3, 2026

April 2, 2026

April 1, 2026

March 31, 2026

March 30, 2026

Additional Information

About the Albany County Board of Elections

Mission

The Board of Elections ensures the integrity of voter registration and elections in Albany County.

Outcome

Voter registration and elections in Albany County will be conducted honestly and efficiently.

Performance Targets

Conduct all elections held within Albany County in a fair, honest and professional manner in compliance with the mandates of the New York State Election Law.
Ensure that all voter registration applications are processed in a timely manner and recorded fully and accurately in Election Day poll ledgers.
Intensify the existing Voter Outreach Program to encourage 25% greater voter participation and the registration of all eligible non-voters.

Strategic Initiatives

Incorporate technical advances into election operations as permitted by law.
With the introduction of a new computer system in 1998, more accurately track and compile the different voter registration categories that must be reported to the New York State Board of Elections.

Department Summary

Authority

The Albany County Board of Elections was established and is mandated by Section 3-200 of the New York State Election Law.

Responsibilities

Support and oversee election operations for both primary and general elections.
Support school board, fire district, village and special elections throughout Albany County.
Promote and oversee the registration of eligible voters within Albany County and provide registration assistance to eligible voters outside the County.
Review registrations to ensure that voters’ addresses reflect actual residency.
Conduct annual seminars and examinations, as required by law, related to election procedures and technology for approximately 1,400 election inspectors and ballot clerks.
Provide informational support to candidates, political units, public entities and the general public.

Organization

The Board’s operations are supervised by two Commissioners, each representing one of the two major political parties in New York State. Commissioners are nominated by majority vote of the County Committees of their respective political parties and are confirmed by vote of the County Legislature. Section 3-300 of the New York State Election Law requires equal representation of the two major political parties in the appointment of Board employees.

Your Vote Counts!

Be sure to register to vote in time for the next election. It only takes a few minutes. You can download a form above, or call us at (518) 487-5060 to ask us to mail you a form.

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Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 21, 2026

Early Voting Locations for the 2026 Primary Election

Saturday, October 24 – Sunday, November 1, 2026

Early Voting Locations for the 2026 General Election

Your Vote Counts!

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about how to register to vote,
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ALBANY COUNTY CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
2026 Primary Election

ALBANY COUNTY CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
2026 General Election

Mission

Outcome

Performance Targets

Strategic Initiatives

Department Summary

Authority

Responsibilities

Organization

Your Vote Counts!

Even Year Elections

Online Voter Registration

Forms

Your Vote Counts!

Did you know…?

NYS Voter's Bill of Rights

Your Vote Counts!

Click or tap here for info about how to register to vote, and how to request absentee or mail-in ballots

Your Vote Counts!

Click or tap here for info
about how to register to vote,
and how to request absentee or mail-in ballots