Early voting across Capital Region up from 2022 compared to 2026

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Unofficial early voting results show a marked increase in early voting throughout the Capital Region in 2026 compared to 2022, according to data. With numbers provided by the New York State Board of Elections, NewsChannel 13 found that early voting is up in some Capital Region counties 50% or more. In Albany County on day one of early voting in 2022 approximately 3,510 voters cast their ballot. In 2026 on day one of early voting that number jumped to approximately 7,478. In Washington County 194 residents cast their vote on day one of early voting in 2022 compared to 765 on day one in 2026. The charts below contain day one early voting numbers and cumulative numbers (day one through day four of early voting) for counties in NewsChannel 13 s coverage area. Early voting 2022 vs. 2026 Votes cast by county on day 1 Votes cast by county on days 1-4 of early voting Data provided by the New York State Board of Elections is official. The