Early voting in Troy, NY, for the June 2026 primary runs from Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21 at three Rensselaer County sites, one of them downtown at 500 Federal Street. Any registered county voter can use any of the three locations, regardless of address. The primary itself is Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.1Rensselaer County. Early Voting Information2New York State Board of Elections. Election Information
Early Voting Locations
Rensselaer County has designated three early voting sites for the June 2026 primary:
- 500 Federal Street, Troy, NY (within the city of Troy)
- Town of Brunswick Office Building, 336 Town Office Road, Troy, NY (in the town of Brunswick)
- Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton, NY
You can vote at whichever site is most convenient; you are not assigned to one based on where you live.1Rensselaer County. Early Voting Information
Early Voting Hours
Hours differ by day of the week during the June 13–21 window:
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Monday and Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Under New York law, only one vote counts per voter per election. If you vote early, you cannot also vote on June 23.3New York State Senate. Election Law Section 8-600
What Is on the June 2026 Primary Ballot
Only voters enrolled in a party with a contested race will receive a ballot. In Rensselaer County, three primaries are on the ballot:
- U.S. House of Representatives, District 19 (Republican): Peter K. Oberacker vs. Alexander M. Portelli.
- State Comptroller (Democratic): incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli vs. Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle.
- North Greenbush Town Highway Superintendent (Conservative): incumbent Michael E. Martinez vs. James Paco McCarthy.
No Troy city races appear on this primary ballot.4Times Union. Rensselaer County Primary Ballot5Rensselaer County. Sample Ballots
Registration and Party Deadlines
To vote in the June 23, 2026, primary, your registration must be received by June 13, 2026, whether you register by mail or in person. To be eligible you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 by Election Day, and a Rensselaer County resident for at least 25 days before the election.6New York State Board of Elections. Registration and Voting Deadlines7Rensselaer County. Voter Registration
Party enrollment matters for primaries. The deadline to change parties for the June primary was February 14, 2026. Any party change made after that date does not take effect until June 30, 2026, which is after the primary.6New York State Board of Elections. Registration and Voting Deadlines
You can check your registration status, party enrollment, and assigned Election Day poll site at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.8New York State Board of Elections. Early Voting
Voting by Mail Instead
If you prefer not to vote in person, New York offers two mail options. Under the Early Mail Voter Act, signed September 20, 2023, any registered voter may request a mail ballot without stating a reason.9New York State Senate. S7394 – Early Mail Voter Act A traditional absentee ballot is also available if you qualify through absence from the county, illness, disability, or caregiver duties. Applications by mail must reach the Board of Elections at least ten days before the election; in-person applications are accepted through the day before.10New York State Board of Elections. Request Ballot
One restriction is worth knowing. If a mail or absentee ballot has been issued to you, you cannot then vote on a regular machine at an early voting site or on Election Day. You can cast an affidavit ballot, which is counted only if the Board confirms your mail ballot was never returned.10New York State Board of Elections. Request Ballot
Why There Is Now a Site in Downtown Troy
Troy’s downtown early voting site exists because of a 2021 court order. When New York launched early voting in 2019, Rensselaer County initially placed its sites only in Brunswick and Schodack, both outside the city. A later third site at the Holy Cross Armenian Church sat on Troy’s southeastern edge, which the Troy NAACP and others said still left central Troy underserved. For a Troy resident without a car, the Schodack location required roughly a 90-minute bus ride.11Courthouse News Service. Far-Flung Sites for Upstate Early Voting Trigger Suit by New York AG12Times Union. Judge Throws Out Rensselaer County Early Voting Sites
Attorney General Letitia James sued the county Board of Elections in May 2021. On June 7, 2021, Judge Adam W. Silverman struck down all three of the county’s sites, calling the board’s choices “arbitrary and capricious,” and ordered new, centrally located sites in Troy within 48 hours. The Appellate Division, Third Department, unanimously affirmed that ruling on August 26, 2021.13NY Attorney General. Attorney General James Wins Lawsuit Forcing Rensselaer County to Increase Access14NY Attorney General. Court Affirms Attorney General James’ Successful Suit Against Rensselaer County The 500 Federal Street site is the practical result.
Early Voting for the November 2026 General Election
For the November 3, 2026, general election, early voting in Rensselaer County runs from October 24 through November 1. Site locations and hours for that election will be set by the Board of Elections closer to the date.8New York State Board of Elections. Early Voting
Board of Elections Contact
The Rensselaer County Board of Elections is at 1600 7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. Phone: 518-270-2990. Email: RenscoBOE@rensco.com. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The current commissioners are Mary Sweeney (Democratic) and Henry F. Zwack (Republican).15Rensselaer County. Board of Elections Directory