The Future is Yours 

Whether you're voting for the first time or just starting to pay attention to local issues, NYC Votes offers different ways for young people to get involved, build leadership skills, and make an impact on their communities. 

Civics Week 2026

We're excited to join local students and educators across the city for Civics Week (March 9-13, 2026) to help young New Yorkers learn about local government, understand how elections work, and discover how to get involved.

Join sessions in-person across all five boroughs and online to explore how city government operates, learn about voter registration, and discover how youth can make real change. All sessions are listed below.

Sign Up Here

One NYC Votes Youth Ambassador sets up NYC Votes Voter Registration booth in library.

Youth Ambassadors

If you’re 14–18, the NYC Votes Youth Ambassador Program is your chance to get involved in local elections and help other young people vote. Led by young people, for young people.

Applications for 2026 are now closed. 

Learn about the programTo stay up-to-date with NYC Votes, visit our Stay Informed page. 

Youth Voting in NYC

Are you registered?

Young voters are an important part of NYC elections. In 2024, 75.9% of eligible New Yorkers under 30 were registered to vote.

2024 Turnout

57.1% of eligible voters 18–29 in NYC turned out to vote in the 2024 Presidential election.

How Youth Vote

In the 2024 NYC general election, voters aged 18–29 represented 17.2% of the electorate, second only to those aged 30–39 (18.7%).

Stay Informed

Pre-Register to Vote

If you are 16 or 17, pre-registering now means you will be automatically registered when you turn 18. Consider it an early birthday present!

Pre-Register Now

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Register to Vote

Register to vote in NYC at any age. It only takes 5 minutes with TurboVote.

Register Now

Get Involved

Volunteer With Us

Volunteer With Us

Join us at our volunteer events to make a difference in your community!

Get Involved
Register to Vote

Register to Vote

Learn about who’s eligible to vote in NYC and how to register.

Learn About Registering to Vote
My Voting Rights

My Voting Rights

Before you head to the polls, learn your rights as a NYC Voter!

My Voting Rights

Stay up to date on all things voting!