Rensselaer County, New York: 2026 ballot

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 1:34 PM ET

County, city, school and local races and measures on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Rensselaer County. Statewide, legislative and congressional races are on the New York page; which districts you're in depends on your address.

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Registering to vote

The deadline to register to vote in New York for this election was October 24. If you think you're registered, you can check your status at vote.gov.

From NASED's official 2026 deadlines. See vote.gov or your county election office for the rules where you live.

Key dates after you vote in New York

  • Mail ballots sent by mail must arrive by Nov 10 (ballots arriving after Election Day must meet the state's postmark rules).
  • Mail ballots returned in person are due by Nov 3.
  • Results are certified by counties by Nov 28 and by the state by Dec 15. Until then, results are unofficial.

Dates from NASED (the National Association of State Election Directors), compiled from state election calendars and checked by state election officials. Your county election office has the final word on your ballot.

Who holds office now: Rensselaer County's elected officials: commissioners, sheriff and county officers, school board, mayors and city councils.

Courts (5)

County (2)

City (28)

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