I practically forgot that there was a New York State primary in 2026. More correctly, it had slipped my mind that I had candidates to consider. I knew there was a Republican primary for the House seat that Elise Stefanik is leaving.
It is almost impossible in my area to miss the Republican race in the 21st Congressional District between the FOTUS supporter Robert Smullen and the super MAGA self-funded Anthony Constantino. It’s in the district adjacent to my 20th CD, but in the same media market.
There is no crossover voting allowed in New York State.
On the Democratic side, there is only one statewide race, for comptroller. There are three candidates: in ballot order, the incumbent Thomas P. DiNapoli, Drew Warshaw, and attorney Raj Doyle.
In Albany County, John M. Czajka, Joseph J. Meany, and Tina K. Sodhi are the Democratic candidates for one County Court Judge seat.
I’d love some opinions from y’all on these races. All I really know is how many mailers I have or have not received from each candidate. As I say often, too few people vote in these races, which, of course, makes MY vote more powerful. I’d be glad to cede the power for more participation.
Primary voting day is Tuesday, June 23, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. However, Early Voting runs Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 21, 2026. In Albany County
- Saturday & Sunday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
- Monday & Wednesday: Noon – 8:00PM
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Early Voting Locations for the 2026 Primary Election
- Albany County Board of Elections [map]
260 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12202 - Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Parish Hall) [map]
85 Elm Ave., Delmar, NY 12054 - Boght Community Fire Department [map]
8 Preston Dr., Cohoes, NY 12047 - East Berne Volunteer Fire Company [map]
792 Helderberg Trail, East Berne, NY 12059 - Guilderland Public Library [map]
2228 Western Ave. Guilderland, NY 12084 - Pine Grove United Methodist Church [map]
1580 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205 - St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church [map]
440 Whitehall Rd., Albany, NY 12208
New Yorkers, contact your county boards of elections.
