The 2026 primary election in Brooklyn is approaching rapidly, with early voting beginning on June 13 and Election Day set for June 23. This year’s ballot features a mix of local and federal racesincluding some of the most closely watched congressional contests in the state.
From competitive congressional races to heated state assembly battles, Brooklyn voters will have significant choices to make. This guide provides an overview of the key races and essential voting information to help you participate in this crucial election.
The most competitive races in Brooklyn’s 2026 primary
Several races are drawing particular attention this election cycle. In the NY-7 districtthree candidates are vying to replace longtime congresswoman Nydia Velázquez: Brooklyn Borough President Antonio ReynosoAssembly Member Claire Valdezand Council Member Julie Won. This race has sparked notable discussions within local Democratic circles, especially after Velázquez endorsed Reynoso and publicly disagreed with Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s support for Valdez.
Another intense Democratic showdown is unfolding in the NY-10 districtwhere incumbent Dan Goldman faces a challenge from former Comptroller and council member Brad Lander. Both candidates identify as progressives, but Goldman enjoys support from more centrist Democrats like Gov. Kathy Hochul and U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, while Lander has been endorsed by Mamdani and the Working Families party.
In Assembly District 46Democrats Chris McCreight and Joseph Santangelo are competing for the opportunity to challenge incumbent Republican Alec Brook-Krasnywho flipped the formerly-blue district during the 2026 “Red Wave”. Additionally, longtime Assembly Members Stefani L. Zinerman in AD56 and Jaime Williams in AD59 are facing progressive challenges from Eon Huntley and Jibreel Jallohrespectively.
Essential voting information for Brooklyn’s 2026 primary
New York has closed primariesmeaning only registered voters can participate. The deadline to register in person at your county Board of Elections office is June 22. You can find all necessary application materials and links to register online or confirm your registration status on the BOE website.
Registered voters can apply to vote early by mail or to vote absentee, depending on their circumstances. You can request an early or absentee ballot online by mail by June 14, or in person by June 23. If you choose to vote by mail, ensure your ballot is postmarked no later than June 23, or deliver it to an early voting site, your regular poll site, or the county board of elections by the time voting closes on June 23.
Early voting details
Early voting begins on Saturday, June 13, and continues through Sunday, June 21. Early voting sites will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on June 13-15 and June 19-21, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on June 16 and 17, and from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 18. Remember that early voting sites may differ from your election day polling locations. You can enter your address on the BOE website to find your designated early voting site.
Election Day voting
Primary Election Day 2026 is Tuesday, June 23, with polls open from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. You have the right to vote if you’re still in line when the polls close. You must vote at your assigned polling place on Election Day, which you can easily locate online via the BOE. If you have any questions or encounter issues, you can call the Board of Elections at 866-868-3692.
Who’s on the ballot in Brooklyn’s 2026 primary
Brooklyn’s primary ballot features a wide range of races, with the specific contests depending on your congressional and state assembly and senate districts. Below is a comprehensive list of races and candidates, along with links to their websites. The Board of Elections offers sample ballots online so you can confirm who’s on your ballot.
All primaries in Brooklyn this year are Democratic, except for the Republican primary in state Senate District 22. This doesn’t mean Republicans won’t appear on the ballot in other districts, just that those Republicans are not facing challengers in the primary.
The races include contests for State ComptrollerHouse of Representatives seats in NY-7, NY-9, NY-10, and NY-11, State Senate seats in SD-12, SD-23, and the Republican primary in SD-22, and State Assembly seats in AD-43, AD-46, and AD-50, among others.
