Early voting in Troy, NY, for the June 2026 primary runs from Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21, with three sites open across Rensselaer County. One of them, at 500 Federal Street, sits inside the city of Troy itself. Any registered county voter can use any of the three locations, regardless of home address.
Where to Vote Early in Rensselaer County
The Rensselaer County Board of Elections has designated three early voting sites for the June 2026 primary:
- 500 Federal Street, Troy — inside the city.
- Town of Brunswick Office Building, 336 Town Office Road, Troy — physically in the town of Brunswick.
- Schodack Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Road, Castleton — in the southern part of the county.
You do not need to go to a specific assigned location. Any Rensselaer County voter can vote at any of the three.1Rensselaer County. Early Voting Information
Hours
Hours during the nine-day early voting window depend on the day:
- 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.
Primary Day itself is Tuesday, June 23, 2026, when polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.1Rensselaer County. Early Voting Information2New York State Board of Elections. Election Information
What’s on the June 2026 Primary Ballot
You will only get a ballot if you are enrolled in a party with a contested race. Rensselaer County has three:
- Republican primary for U.S. House District 19: Peter K. Oberacker and Alexander M. Portelli.
- Democratic primary for State Comptroller: incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli, Drew Warshaw, and Raj Goyle.
- Conservative primary for North Greenbush Town Highway Superintendent: incumbent Michael E. Martinez and James Paco McCarthy.
No City of Troy races appear on the primary ballot.3Times Union. Rensselaer County Primary Ballot4Rensselaer County. Sample Ballots
Registration and Party Enrollment Deadlines
To vote in the June 23, 2026, primary, you must be registered by June 13, 2026, whether you register by mail or in person. Party-change deadlines were earlier: enrollment changes had to be filed by February 14, 2026, to count for this primary. Changes submitted after that date do not take effect until June 30, 2026.5New York State Board of Elections. Registration and Voting Deadlines
To register, 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.6Rensselaer County. Voter Registration You can confirm your registration and check your assigned Election Day poll site at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov.7New York State Board of Elections. Early Voting
Voting by Mail Instead
If you would rather not appear in person, New York offers two mail options. Under the Early Mail Voter Act, any registered voter can request a mail ballot without giving a reason. Traditional absentee ballots also remain available for voters who qualify by absence from the county, illness, disability, or caregiver duties. Mail-in applications must reach the Board of Elections at least ten days before the election, or by the day before if delivered in person.8New York State Senate. S7394 – Early Mail Voter Act9New York State Board of Elections. Request Ballot
One catch matters if you change your mind. Once the board issues you an early mail or absentee ballot, you cannot vote on a regular machine at an early voting site or on Election Day. You can still cast an affidavit ballot in person, but it counts only if the board confirms your mail ballot never came back.9New York State Board of Elections. Request Ballot
Why There Is Now a Site in Downtown Troy
The 500 Federal Street location is relatively new. When New York launched early voting in 2019, Rensselaer County placed its sites in Brunswick and Schodack, both outside the city. A third site was later added at the Holy Cross Armenian Church on the southeastern edge of Troy. For Troy residents without a car, the Schodack site was roughly a 90-minute bus ride away, and the Brunswick site required a two-mile walk from the nearest bus stop.10Courthouse News Service. Far-Flung Sites for Upstate Early Voting Trigger Suit by New York AG
In May 2021, New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the Rensselaer County Board of Elections, arguing the site choices violated the state’s Early Voting law and left the county’s Black, Hispanic, and lower-income residents without meaningful access. On June 7, 2021, Judge Adam W. Silverman struck down all three sites as “arbitrary and capricious” and ordered the board to designate new, centrally located sites in Troy. The Appellate Division’s Third Department affirmed that ruling in August 2021.11NY Attorney General. Attorney General James Wins Lawsuit Forcing Rensselaer County to Increase Access12NY Attorney General. Court Affirms Attorney General James’ Successful Suit Against Rensselaer County The downtown Troy site now on the ballot list traces directly to that case.
Looking Ahead to November
Early voting for the general election runs from October 24 through November 1, 2026, with Election Day on November 3. The Board of Elections will publish site addresses and hours closer to the date.7New York State Board of Elections. Early Voting
Contacting the Rensselaer County Board of Elections
The board’s office is at 1600 7th Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. Phone: 518-270-2990. Email: RenscoBOE@rensco.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The current commissioners are Mary Sweeney (Democratic) and Henry F. Zwack (Republican).13Rensselaer County. Board of Elections Directory