Bath, New York Public Records

The registration deadline falls 25 days before Election Day. New registrants must provide their New York driver license or DMV-issued ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Registration forms can also be submitted by mail or in person at the Steuben County office. New York does not offer Election Day registration, so voters must meet the deadline. Registration status, polling place assignments, and sample ballots are all available through the state portal. The Village of Bath holds elections for Mayor and Board of Trustees on a regular cycle, typically in March. The Mayor serves a four-year term, and trustees serve four-year staggered terms. Residents can find information about village candidates, local ballot measures, and filing deadlines through the Village Clerk's office at 110 Liberty Street, phone (607) 776-3811, or the county Board of Elections. These village elections are nonpartisan and separate from November general elections. Residents vote at Steuben County polling places assigned based on their residence address. Voters can look up their specific polling location at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by calling the Board of Elections. Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Election Day. New York law requires employers to allow employees up to two hours paid time off to vote if their work schedule does not allow sufficient time outside working hours. Public election records in New York include voter registration lists, which are available to campaigns and political parties under restricted conditions. Campaign finance filings for state and local candidates can be searched at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov. The Board of Elections maintains candidate petitions and filings, along with precinct-level election results. Steuben County posts unofficial election results on election night and certifies official results within weeks of each election. Historical election data is available through the Board of Elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Steuben County saw approximately 55-60% voter turnout among registered voters, consistent with patterns in rural upstate New York. The county has traditionally leaned Republican in federal and state elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature important statewide and local races. New York voters will elect a Governor and Lieutenant Governor, as Governor Kathy Hochul's current term expires in 2026. All 63 New York State Senate seats and all 150 State Assembly seats will be on the ballot, including representatives for Bath's legislative districts. County voters will elect county-level offices including County Legislature seats, depending on the cycle, and potentially the Sheriff and District Attorney if those positions are up in 2026, as county offices typically run on four-year cycles. One of New York's U.S. Senate seats may be on the ballot in 2026 depending on the term cycle. Voters should check with the county Board of Elections closer to election date for confirmed candidate lists and ballot questions. New York offers absentee voting for voters who meet specific criteria: absence from county on Election Day, illness or physical disability, duties related to primary care of ill individuals, detention in jail awaiting trial or for misdemeanor conviction, or residing in a healthcare facility. Absentee ballot applications can be requested from the Steuben County Board of Elections, downloaded from the state elections website, or requested online. Applications must be received by the Board of Elections at least seven days before the election, or the day before if applying due to sudden illness or hospitalization. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days after the election to be counted. New York does not have universal mail-in voting; voters must qualify under permissible absentee categories. Early voting is available at designated locations in Steuben County for nine days before Election Day, including weekends.