2021 New York City Mayor Election poll hours: What time do polls open and close?

Nearly 170,000 people have voted early for the 2021 New York City mayoral election. Early voting came to an end on Sunday. For those of you who have not yet voted, here are all of the details regarding your polling center and voting hours.

Election day has arrived in New York City. Democratic nominee Eric Adams and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa are in the running to replace current mayor Bill de Blasio. The debates between the candidates have been heated, ranging from a variety of topics such as the Covid-19 vaccine, rent control, affordable housing, gun violence, and global warming.

Blasio was the 109th mayor in New York City and has been for the last 8 years. He was elected mayor of New York City in 2013 and reelected in 2017.

What time are polls open?

Polls in New York City will be open from 6:00 AM to 9 PM for in-person voters.

"Everything's on the ballot — mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough presidents, city council, DAs, judges," said Bill de Blasio Monday. "Great candidates on the ballot. I'm really excited about the future."

Do you need to check your polling center?

All registered voters can click here to:

How do I know if I am registered to vote?

Check your online registration status at the link above or call 1-866-868-3692.

If you are uncertain about which documents you need, click here.

When do I need to send in my mail-in ballot? What is the final day to send in my ballot?

If you already have a mail-in ballot you must make sure your ballot is postmarked no later than Tuesday, 2 November and received by the Board of Elections by Tuesday, 9 November. This online portal allows you to Track Your Absentee Ballot.

Remember to protect yourself and others from Covid-19 at your polling station by wearing a mask and applying hand sanitizer upon entrance and exit.