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Orange County Board of Elections Announces Early Voting for the November 3, 2026, General Election
The Orange County Commissioners of Elections would like to remind voters that the General Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Poll sites throughout Orange County will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Election Day.
Eligible voters are encouraged to take advantage of Early Voting, which will be available from Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 at the following dates, times and locations:
Saturday, October 24 — 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 25 — 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday, October 26 — 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, October 27 — 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday, October 28 — 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, October 29 — 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday, October 30 — 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 31 — 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, November 1 — 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Voters may also request an absentee or early mail ballot in person at the Orange County Board of Elections office located at 75 Webster Avenue, Goshen, New York, or apply online through the County website.
The Board office will remain open until 8:00 PM on Monday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 27, and will also be open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on both Early Voting weekends to assist voters with in-person ballot applications and other voting services. For more information and sample ballots, visit the Board website: www.orangecountygov.com/elections
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