AMAC in the Empire State
New York picks its governor this November — Kathy Hochul against Long Island’s Bruce Blakeman.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul with affordability as the whole ballgame — the property taxes, utility bills and cost of living that have pushed a million New Yorkers to other states in five years. The attorney general, the comptroller, all 26 U.S. House seats and the entire legislature are on the same ballot. New York seniors are the margin.
31 days until New York votes
Tens of thousands of AMAC members call New York home — and so does AMAC.
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How voting works in New York — dates, rules and districts at a glance.
Next election
Nov 3, 2026
Governor, attorney general, comptroller, all 26 U.S. House seats and the entire state legislature. No U.S. Senate race this year — Schumer’s seat is next up in 2028, Gillibrand’s in 2030 — and no statewide ballot propositions.
Registration
Oct 24
Applications must be received by Saturday, Oct 24 — ten days before Election Day. Register online through the DMV, by mail, or in person at your county board of elections.
Early voting
9 days
Saturday, Oct 24 through Sunday, Nov 1 — ending the Sunday before Election Day. Sites and hours vary by county, so check your county board’s list.
Mail / absentee
No-excuse
The Early Mail Voter Act lets any registered voter vote by mail, no excuse required, since 2024. Apply online or by mail by Oct 24 (in person by Nov 2); ballots must be postmarked by Nov 3 and received by Nov 10.
Voter ID
None
New York checks your signature against the poll book instead — no ID at the polls for most voters. Only first-time registrants whose identity wasn’t verified when they registered are asked for one.
ERIC member
Yes — new
New York joined the Electronic Registration Information Center — the cross-state duplicate-registration check — under a law signed in December 2025, after more than a decade as a holdout.
Districts
26 · 63 · 150
U.S. House · State Senate · Assembly
26 U.S. House seats — fourth-most in the nation — 63 state Senate districts and 150 Assembly districts. Every legislative seat is on the 2026 ballot.
Counties
62
From Suffolk to Chautauqua — early-voting sites and hours are set by your county board of elections (the NYC Board of Elections covers the five boroughs).
Facts sourced from NCSL, EAC and the New York State Board of Elections · Data current as of September 2026.
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The New York Poll · September
One question a month, New York only. This month's voting has closed — the conversation is still open.
New York’s property-tax relief comes as STAR credits and exemptions — while the school-tax bills underneath keep climbing. What’s the better deal for seniors?
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What Albany and Washington are moving — updated September 2026.
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is seeking a second full term against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman (R), who cleared the field after Elise Stefanik withdrew in December. Attorney General Letitia James and Comptroller Tom DiNapoli are also on the ballot, along with all 26 U.S. House seats and the whole legislature. No statewide propositions this year — this ballot is about people.
Our note: We’re pressing both tickets for written answers on property taxes, utility bills and keeping retirees in New York. Answers get published here.
Regulators approved Con Edison increases of 3.5% on electric and 4.4% on gas for 2026, with more scheduled through 2028 — and upstate, National Grid delivery charges rose about 7.3% for electric and 11.7% for gas in April. New Yorkers already pay some of the highest utility bills in the country.
Our note: Fixed incomes don’t get rate cases. We want the climate-law price tag on every bill itemized, and seniors shielded from the next round.
Starting with 2026 applications, the state automatically flags Basic STAR homeowners who turn 65 for the Enhanced STAR upgrade — no new paperwork for most. The 2026 income limit is $110,750, and the enhanced exemption is worth roughly triple the basic one.
Our note: If you’re 65 or turning 65 this year, make sure the upgrade actually landed — check your school-tax bill for the credit payment or exemption.
A federal judge upheld Manhattan’s $9 congestion toll in March 2026 after Washington tried to revoke it, and appeals continue. The MTA’s published schedule raises it to $12 in 2028 and $15 in 2031.
Our note: Plenty of our Long Island and Hudson Valley members drive in for medical appointments and family. Today’s $9 is the cheapest this toll will ever be — we’re watching the appeal.
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