New York Voter Party Affiliation Change Deadline Approaches

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All registered voters in New York State who want to change their political party affiliation before the 2026 primary elections must do so by the end of the day on Saturday, February 14th. Primary elections allow political parties to choose their candidates for the general election ballot in November, and New York has closed primaries, meaning voters must be enrolled in a party to participate in that party's primary.

Why it matters

This deadline is important for New York voters who want to have a say in which candidates their political party nominates. Changing party affiliation is a common practice, especially around primary elections, as voters seek to support candidates that best align with their political views.

The details

The New York State Board of Elections stated that enrollment change requests must be received by February 14th to be effective for the June 2026 primary election. Any changes received after that date will not take effect until seven days after the June primary, on June 30th. Voters can change their enrollment by submitting a new voter registration form to the board of elections.

• The deadline to change political party affiliation in New York is Saturday, February 14, 2026.
• The 2026 primary elections in New York will be held in June.

What’s next

Voters who wish to change their party affiliation before the 2026 primaries must submit their enrollment change request to the New York State Board of Elections by the end of the day on Saturday, February 14th.