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How to get the New York voter file

Anyone can get the New York voter file for an election purpose. It is free through a public records request.

Facts checked October 1, 2026 from official sources.

The New York voter file at a glance

New York voter file facts
Who provides it	The New York State Board of Elections
Who can get it	Anyone who says it is for an election purpose. That includes campaigns, outreach, fundraising, and research.
Cost	Free for the electronic file, as reported by Ballotpedia in July 2026.
Vote history included	Yes
Format	A large zipped CSV file.
How to request	Send a public records request on the Board's site. Say it is for an election purpose.
Rules for use	Election use only.

Good to know: The Board must answer within 5 business days, but that is not the delivery date.

Pick the voters you want to reach this week. Group them by street, then split them into lists one person can walk in a shift.

Our guide covers how to build a walk list, and the free walk list template gives you a sheet to print.

Then book a named volunteer for every list. That is the part Capstone Volunteer does.

Enter your sites and dates. You get your number in seconds and a shift plan to download. No sign-up.

Checked October 1, 2026. Fees and rules change. The state office has the final word.

How much does the New York voter file cost?

Free for the electronic file, as reported by Ballotpedia in July 2026. Checked October 1, 2026. Confirm with the state before you buy.

Who can get the New York voter file?

Anyone who says it is for an election purpose. That includes campaigns, outreach, fundraising, and research.

Does the New York voter file include vote history?

Yes.

What do campaigns do with the voter file?

They pick the voters to reach, cut them into turf, and print walk lists for canvassers.