NYC ballot, 3 November 2026: what is on it and which markets exist
What is on the 3 November 2026 ballot in Manhattan: governor, comptroller, attorney general, three House seats and five city proposals.
Short answer
On 3 November 2026, every Manhattan voter can vote for governor and lieutenant governor, state comptroller and attorney general. Each voter also picks a member of Congress in one of three districts that cover Manhattan (the 10th, 12th or 13th), plus state legislative and judicial races that depend on address. The ballot also has five New York City Charter proposals, each a yes or no vote. Early voting runs from 24 October to 1 November, and polls on Election Day are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The governor race is listed on major prediction-market apps; check each app for the other races.
Statewide races
These candidates are from the New York State Board of Elections certification for the 3 November 2026 general election (amended version dated 7 October 2026). A candidate can appear on more than one party line.
| Office | Candidate | Party lines |
|---|---|---|
| Governor and lieutenant governor | Kathy Hochul and Adrienne Adams | Democratic, Working Families |
| Governor and lieutenant governor | Bruce Blakeman and Todd Hood | Republican, Conservative, Vote Affordable |
| Comptroller | Thomas DiNapoli | Democratic, Working Families |
| Comptroller | Joseph Hernandez | Republican, Conservative |
| Attorney general | Letitia James | Democratic, Working Families |
| Attorney general | Saritha Komatireddy | Republican, Conservative |
There is no US Senate race on the New York ballot this year.
For polls and dates in the governor race, see our sister site's article: New York governor 2026, Hochul vs Blakeman with two weeks to go (opens in a new tab).
US House seats in Manhattan
Three congressional districts include part of New York County (Manhattan), according to the same certification.
| District | Area (per certification) | Candidates and party lines |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | Part of Manhattan and part of Brooklyn | Brad Lander (Democratic, Working Families); Jennifer Moore (Republican, Conservative) |
| 12th | Part of Manhattan | Micah Lasher (Democratic); Caroline Shinkle (Republican, Conservative); Wilneida Negron (For All of Us); Karen Ortiz (Karen Ortiz line) |
| 13th | Part of Manhattan and part of the Bronx | Darializa Avila Chevalier (Democratic, Working Families); Jomo Williams (Republican) |
Your district depends on your address. Check your own sample ballot with the NYC Board of Elections (vote.nyc (opens in a new tab)).
Other races on Manhattan ballots
Depending on where you live, your ballot also lists State Senate and Assembly seats and judicial races such as Justice of the Supreme Court. These differ by address, so check your own sample ballot.
The five city ballot proposals
All New York City voters get five proposed amendments to the City Charter. The Commission on Government Efficiency, convened by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, drafted them after public hearings in June and July. You vote yes or no on each one separately.
| Proposal | What it would do (short version) |
|---|---|
| 1. Public space | Speeds up approvals for sidewalk cafes and accessible ramps; removes mandatory hearings and City Council disapproval for sidewalk cafes, while keeping community input |
| 2. City contracting | Lets the Procurement Policy Board simplify the contractor questionnaire and requires it to meet regularly |
| 3. Street safety and city property | Streamlines review of street safety projects, sales and leases of unused city property, and office leasing |
| 4. Building permits | Creates a central construction permit system and moves waterfront permitting from Small Business Services to the Department of Buildings |
| 5. Rainy day fund | Sets a savings target for city reserves of 12% of tax revenue and requires a plan for deposits |
Read the full text on NYC Votes (opens in a new tab) before you vote. The summaries above are short and leave out detail.
Key dates and hours
| Date | Hours (NYC early-voting sites) |
|---|---|
| Sat 24 October | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sun 25 October | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Mon 26 October | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Tue 27 October | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Wed 28 October | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Thu 29 October | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Fri 30 October | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sat 31 October | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sun 1 November | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Tue 3 November (Election Day) | 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
During early voting you must use your assigned early-voting site, which may not be your Election Day poll site. Look both up on vote.nyc.
Which races have markets
- Governor: the governor race is listed on major apps, usually as a yes/no contract on each candidate or on the winning party.
- Comptroller, attorney general and House seats: some apps list individual statewide or House races and some do not. Check each app.
- City ballot proposals: markets on local charter questions are rare. Check each app before assuming one exists.
Prices move every day, so we don't type them here. Check the live price in each app before you trade.
Where Manhattan residents can trade
- Kalshi (opens in a new tab): a CFTC-regulated exchange with US election markets.
- Polymarket US (opens in a new tab): election markets in US dollars.
These apps are available to eligible New York residents. The platforms' minimum age is 18; we recommend 21+. Trading involves risk; you can lose what you put in.
How a contract settles
A "Yes" contract on the winner pays $1 once the market's settlement source confirms the result; the other side pays $0. Three things to read in each market's rules before you trade:
- The settlement source. Some markets settle on a named news call, others on the certified result.
- The timing. A close race can take days to call, and a market that waits for certification can stay open for weeks.
- Party lines. In New York one candidate can appear on several party lines (see the tables above). A "winning party" market defines which party counts; read that line.
Our guide to how to read a contract walks through each part of a rules page.
Sources
- New York State Board of Elections: amended certification for the 3 November 2026 general election (7 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- NYC Mayor's Office: With three weeks until Election Day, Commission on Government Efficiency... (13 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Brownstoner (from THE CITY): What to know about NYC's five ballot proposals (29 Sep 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- NYC Votes: 2026 ballot proposals (checked 17 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- NYC Votes: early voting hours for the 2026 general election (checked 17 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- NYC Votes: Election Day poll hours (checked 17 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
Frequently asked questions
What is on the NYC ballot on 3 November 2026?
Governor and lieutenant governor, comptroller, attorney general, a US House seat, state legislative and judicial races that depend on your address, and five City Charter proposals.
When can I vote early in Manhattan?
From Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, at your assigned early-voting site. On Election Day, 3 November, polls are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Can I trade the New York governor race from Manhattan?
Yes, on CFTC-regulated apps such as Kalshi and Polymarket US, which accept eligible New York residents. Other races may or may not be listed, so check each app.
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