Primary Rules
How New York's Primary Works
New York uses a Closed Primary system
Closed Primary
Only voters registered with a political party can vote in that party's primary election. Independent and unaffiliated voters are excluded.
Voter file data: L2 Data · Registration counts: New York Secretary of State · Updated May 4, 2026
New York Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
12,498,691
Largest Party
Democratic (47.6%)
Independent / NPP
29.72%
Primary Type
Closed Primary
At a Glance
New York at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
12,498,691
across 62 counties
Registration Rate
83.3%
eligible population
No Party Preference
29.72%
of registered voters
2024 Turnout
60.4%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in New York?
Democratic47.6%
Republican22.68%
Independent/Other29.72%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 5,949,834 | 47.6% |
Republican | 2,834,655 | 22.68% |
Independent/Other | 3,714,202 | 29.72% |
Turnout
Voter Turnout in New York
How many eligible New York residents actually vote?
Eligible vs Registered
12,498,691 registered14,998,429 eligible
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 60.4% | 8,381,429 |
| 2022 General | 42.6% | 5,962,278 |
| 2020 General | 61.7% | 8,690,139 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | 4.2% | 520,455 |
| 2024 State Primary | 10.1% | 1,262,467 |
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