When Is New York's Presidential Primary?:
This is a new, earlier date then in earlier presidential contests.
Polls open at 6 a.m. in New York City, and noon elsewhere. Polls close at 9 p.m.
Can I Vote in New York's Presidential Primary?:
Not registered to vote in New York? Or not registered as a Republican or Democrat? The deadline is January 11. If you miss that, make sure to register in time for the regular primary in September and the general election in November. (More on registering to vote in New York State and Queens in particular)
How Does the Presidential Primary Nominating for Democrats Work in New York?:
Democrats vote for presidential candidates, and also for delegates and alternate delegates who have pledged to support specific candidates. In many parts of Queens (and New York City and state) you'll see choices only for delegates supporting Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama, but you still have a chance to vote for all the presidential candidates.
How Does the Presidential Primary Nominating for Republicans Work in New York?:
The Republican delegates and alternates will not appear on the ballot, only the names of the Presidential Candidates.
Democrats on the NY Presidential Primary Ballot:
- Joe Biden
- Hillary Clinton
- John Edwards
- Dennis J Kucinich
- Barack Obama
- Bill Richardson
Republicans on the NY Presidential Primary Ballot:
- Rudy Giuliani
- Mike Huckabee
- Duncan Hunter
- Alan Keyes
- John McCain
- Ron Paul
- Mitt Romney
- Fred Thompson
Who Are the Front Runners in New York?:
Previous Winners of New York's Presidential Primary:
Democrats
- 2004 - John Kerry
- 2000 - Al Gore
- 1992 - Bill Clinton
- 1988 - Michael S. Dukakis
- 1984 - Walter F. Mondale
- 2000 - George W. Bush
- 1996 - Bob Dole
- 1988 - George Bush
