As Americans across the country observe National Voter Registration Day, New York Families Foundation is encouraging Christians and all eligible New Yorkers to make sure they are registered and prepared to vote in this fall’s elections.
For New York Families, voting is about more than civic participation. It is an act of stewardship.
The liberties Americans enjoy—including freedom of speech, the right to worship, the right of parents to raise and educate their children, and the right to advocate for our values—should never be taken for granted. These liberties have been entrusted to our care, and each generation is responsible for preserving them for those who follow.
“Biblical citizenship recognizes that our ultimate allegiance belongs to God, but it also acknowledges that we have responsibilities in the place where He has put us,” said Jason J. McGuire, President and CEO of New York Families Foundation. “In America, we have been entrusted with extraordinary liberties and a voice in choosing those who govern us. We should steward both wisely. Registering to vote, becoming informed, and participating faithfully are simple yet important ways to exercise that stewardship.”
National Voter Registration Day is an annual, nonpartisan effort that encourages eligible Americans to register to vote, update their information, and prepare for upcoming elections.
In New York, the 2026 General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3. Early voting runs from October 24 through November 1. Eligible New Yorkers who are not currently registered must have their applications received by their county board of elections no later than October 24.
New York Families Foundation encourages voters not merely to participate, but to do so thoughtfully and prayerfully.
That means learning where candidates stand, understanding the issues facing our state and the nation, and considering how public policy affects the sanctity of human life, parental rights, religious freedom, marriage and family, and individual liberty. It also means seeking the Lord for wisdom when the choices before us are not clear.
“Elections have consequences for the things we care about most,” McGuire said. “The laws enacted in Albany and Washington affect families, churches, schools, parents, children, and the most vulnerable among us. Biblical citizenship calls us to engage those questions with wisdom, conviction, and concern for our neighbors and for the generations to come.”
Scripture teaches believers to seek the good of the communities where they live, to pray for those in authority, and to act justly. In a representative form of government, responsible citizenship includes taking seriously the opportunity to help select our leaders.
The first step is to make sure you are registered.
New Yorkers who have moved, changed their name, or are unsure about their current registration should also verify that their voter information is accurate.
The New York State Board of Elections provides information on voter registration, registration updates, polling places, early and absentee voting, and other election procedures at elections.ny.gov.
Important 2026 New York Election Dates
- Voter Registration Deadline: October 24
- Early Voting: October 24–November 1
- General Election: Tuesday, November 3
- Election Day Poll Hours: 6:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Freedom is a gift, but it is also a responsibility.
This National Voter Registration Day, New York Families Foundation encourages every eligible New Yorker to make sure they are registered, become informed about the choices before them, and faithfully steward the liberties entrusted to their care.
About New York Families Foundation
New York Families Foundation is a Christian public policy organization that envisions a state where God is honored, religious freedom flourishes, families thrive, and life is cherished.