Your Voice Brings Change!
As a church rooted in our community, we believe that civic participation is part of loving our neighbors well. Whether this is your first time voting or your fifteenth, your voice matters in your neighborhood, your city, and beyond.
Key Dates
- General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Polls open 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Voter Registration Deadline: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Early Voting: October 24 – November 1, 2026
Not registered yet, or need to check your status? Visit NYC Votes or the NYC Board of Elections to register, confirm your polling site, or request an early mail or absentee ballot.
Mini Voter Guide
English · For NYC Voters
This November 3rd, YOUR VOTE will help shape the future of your borough and New York State. Learn about the candidates, research the issues, and make your voice count.
Voter registration ends on Oct. 24th & early voting is from Oct. 24th – Nov. 1.
For poll sites, please visit: vote.nyc/page/find-your-poll-site
For candidate info, please visit: nycvotes.org and cityandstateny.com
| Race | Candidates (A–Z) | For More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | Bruce A. Blakeman (Republican, Conservative, Vote Affordable) Kathy C. Hochul (Democratic, Working Families) | Find your districts vote.nyc Official NYC candidate list (PDF) theithacan.org |
| Lieutenant Governor | Adrienne E. Adams (Democratic, Working Families) Todd Hood (Republican, Conservative, Vote Affordable) | vote.nyc Official NYC candidate list (PDF) theithacan.org |
| NYS Attorney General | Letitia A. James (Democratic, Working Families) Saritha Komatireddy (Republican, Conservative) | vote.nyc Official NYC candidate list (PDF) theithacan.org |
Surrogate | 1 to be elected (uncontested: the only candidate on the ballot) Rita Mella (Democratic) | vote.nyc Official NYC candidate list (PDF) |
| NYS Comptroller | Thomas P. DiNapoli (Democratic, Working Families) Joseph Hernandez (Republican, Conservative) | vote.nyc Official NYC candidate list (PDF) cityandstateny.com |
| U.S. House of Representatives (Congress) | Check with your district | Find your districts vote.nyc cityandstateny.com |
| NYS Senate | Check with your district | Find your districts vote.nyc nysenate.gov |
| NYS Assembly | Check with your district | Find your districts vote.nyc ballotpedia.org |
| Justice of the Supreme Court 2nd Judicial District (Brooklyn) | 4 to be elected Betsey Jean-Jacques (Democratic, Republican, Conservative) Sherveal Mimes (Democratic, Republican, Conservative) Hemalee J. Patel (Democratic, Republican) William D. Spain Jr. (Conservative) Lola Waterman (Democratic, Republican, Conservative) | vote.nyc Official NYC candidate list (PDF) NYS offices to be filled (PDF) nycbar.org |
| Judge of the Civil Court Kings County (Brooklyn) | 4 to be elected (uncontested: these are the only candidates on the ballot) Celeste Felix (Democratic) Linda Lo Cascio (Democratic) Danielle A. Noel (Democratic) Christine G. Ortiz (Democratic) District Civil Court races vary. Check your sample ballot. | vote.nyc Official NYC candidate list (PDF) |
| Ballot proposals | There are 5 ballot proposals/questions. Do Your Research! | vote.nyc nycvotes.org |
Ti Gid pou Votè
Kreyòl Ayisyen · Pou Votè Nan Vil New York
Nan dat 3 novanm sa a, VÒT OU pral ede detèmine avni awondisman w lan ak Eta New York. Aprann konnen kandida yo, fè rechèch sou sijè enpòtan yo, epi fè vwa w konte.
Dat limit pou enskri pou vote se 24 oktòb, epi peryòd vòt bonè a soti 24 oktòb pou rive 1 novanm.
Pou w jwenn kote yo vote yo, tanpri vizite: vote.nyc/page/find-your-poll-site
Pou enfòmasyon sou kandida yo, tanpri vizite: nycvotes.org ak cityandstateny.com
| Ras | Kandida yo (A–Z) | Pou plis enfòmasyon |
|---|---|---|
| Gouvènè | Bruce A. Blakeman (Repibliken, Konsèvatè, Vote Affordable) Kathy C. Hochul (Demokrat, Pati Fanmi k ap Travay yo) | Jwenn distri w yo vote.nyc Lis ofisyèl kandida NYC (PDF) theithacan.org |
| Vis-Gouvènè | Adrienne E. Adams (Demokrat, Pati Fanmi k ap Travay yo) Todd Hood (Repibliken, Konsèvatè, Vote Affordable) | vote.nyc Lis ofisyèl kandida NYC (PDF) theithacan.org |
| Pwokirè Jeneral Eta New York | Letitia A. James (Demokrat, Pati Fanmi k ap Travay yo) Saritha Komatireddy (Repibliken, Konsèvatè) | vote.nyc Lis ofisyèl kandida NYC (PDF) theithacan.org |
| Jij Tribinal Siksesyon (Surrogate) Votè Konte New York (Manhattan) sèlman | Y ap eli 1 (pa gen konpetisyon: se sèl kandida ki sou bilten vòt la) Rita Mella (Demokrat) | vote.nyc Lis ofisyèl kandida NYC (PDF) |
| Kontwolè Eta New York | Thomas P. DiNapoli (Demokrat, Pati Fanmi k ap Travay yo) Joseph Hernandez (Repibliken, Konsèvatè) | vote.nyc Lis ofisyèl kandida NYC (PDF) cityandstateny.com |
| Chanm Reprezantan Etazini (Kongrè) | Tcheke avèk distri w la. | Jwenn distri w yo vote.nyc cityandstateny.com |
| Sena Eta New York | Tcheke avèk distri w la. | Jwenn distri w yo vote.nyc nysenate.gov |
| Asanble Eta New York | Tcheke avèk distri w la. | Jwenn distri w yo vote.nyc ballotpedia.org |
| Jij nan Tribinal Siprèm 2yèm Distri Jidisyè (Brooklyn) | Y ap eli 4 Betsey Jean-Jacques (Demokrat, Repibliken, Konsèvatè) Sherveal Mimes (Demokrat, Repibliken, Konsèvatè) Hemalee J. Patel (Demokrat, Repibliken) William D. Spain Jr. (Konsèvatè) Lola Waterman (Demokrat, Repibliken, Konsèvatè) | vote.nyc Lis ofisyèl kandida NYC (PDF) Pòs Eta NY pou ranpli (PDF) nycbar.org |
| Jij Tribinal Sivil Konte Kings (Brooklyn) | Y ap eli 4 (pa gen konpetisyon: se sèl kandida sa yo ki sou bilten vòt la) | vote.nyc Lis ofisyèl kandida NYC (PDF) |
| Pwopozisyon pou vote sou yo | Gen 5 pwopozisyon oswa kesyon sou bilten vòt la. Fè rechèch ou! | vote.nyc nycvotes.org |
Your vote isn’t just a choice; it’s a statement.
Vote Wisely, Vote Your Values!
Beraca Baptist Church is nonpartisan. We do not endorse or oppose any candidate or political party. This guide lists every candidate on the ballot, in alphabetical order, using the NYC Board of Elections’ official candidate list. It is shared for information only. Candidate list is from the NYC Board of Elections (tentative, subject to change). Please confirm your registration and poll site at vote.nyc.