UTICA, N.Y. Oneida County early voting 2026 for the general election begins Saturday, October 24, and continues through Sunday, November 1. Registered county voters can cast their ballots at four locations, with weekend, daytime and evening hours available during the nine-day period.
The Oneida County Board of Elections’ official schedule lists sites in Utica, New Hartford, Rome and Whitesboro. The county says voters may use any early voting site in Oneida County during the Oneida County early voting 2026 period.
Where to vote early
- Utica: Mohawk Valley Community College, Alumni College Center, Room 116, 1101 Sherman Drive.
- New Hartford: New Hartford Town Office, 8635 Clinton Street.
- Rome: South Rome Senior Center, 112 Ridge Street.
- Whitesboro: Whitestown Town Offices, 8539 Clark Mills Road.
Early voting dates and hours
All four sites follow this schedule. Times are local.
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday, October 24 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 25 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Monday, October 26 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday, October 27 | Noon to 8 p.m. |
| Wednesday, October 28 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Thursday, October 29 | Noon to 8 p.m. |
| Friday, October 30 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, October 31 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, November 1 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Download the official early voting PDF
The county’s bilingual flyer provides the schedule, locations and eligibility information in English and Spanish. Open or download the official Oneida County early voting flyer (PDF, 4.3 MB). This is an unaltered copy of the county’s document, also available from the original Board of Elections source. The dates and locations are reproduced in text above for easier reading.
Check registration before going
Voters can confirm their registration through the New York State voter lookup tool. According to the State Board of Elections, registration applications must be received by a board of elections no later than October 24 to qualify for the general election.
Early voting uses the same basic process as Election Day: voters privately mark and scan their ballots. The state’s early voting guidance says those votes are included in unofficial election-night totals.
If you already have a mail ballot
Completed early mail and absentee ballots may be delivered to an early voting site in the voter’s county during the October 24 to November 1 voting period. Follow the ballot’s instructions, including signing and sealing the required envelopes. The State Board of Elections’ ballot guidance lists the return options and deadlines.
Voters who have already been issued an early mail, accessible or absentee ballot cannot vote on a voting machine for the same election. They may vote in person using an affidavit ballot. Election officials check whether the previously issued ballot was received before determining whether to count the affidavit ballot. Contact the county board for help with a ballot that has not arrived or questions about your situation.
Election Day and voter assistance
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Voters choosing Election Day must use their assigned polling place, which may differ from an early voting location.
For registration, ballot or accessibility questions, call the Oneida County Board of Elections at 315-798-5765. Its office is at Union Station, 321 Main Street, third floor, Utica. Check the county’s election information page for updates before traveling.
Voting information checked against official county and state election resources on October 19, 2026.
