Beekman, New York Public Records

Registration must be completed 25 days before any election for in-person or mail submissions, and 10 days before for online registration. First-time voters who registered by mail without providing identification must present acceptable photo ID or two pieces of identification showing name and address at the polls. As a town rather than a city or village, Beekman holds town elections in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The next town elections arrive in November 2025 for positions including Town Supervisor, Town Council members, Town Clerk, and other town offices. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the lookup tool at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Dutchess County Board directly. Typical polling locations include the Beekman Fire Department and Beekman Recreation Center, though assignments vary by election district. Under New York election law, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection and purchase by candidates and political committees, restricted to election related purposes. Campaign finance records for state-level candidates are maintained by the New York State Board of Elections at www.elections.ny.gov, while local candidate disclosures may be filed with the Dutchess County Board of Elections. Precinct-level results are published after each election and made publicly accessible. In the November 2024 presidential election, Dutchess County reported approximately 58-60% voter turnout, with roughly 150,000 registered voters and approximately 90,000 ballots cast countywide. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters will decide several significant races. New York does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election that year, but residents will elect a Governor (incumbent Kathy Hochul's term expires in 2026), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Comptroller. State legislative races will include New York State Senate District 41 and New York State Assembly District 105, which cover portions of the town. County offices including Dutchess County Executive, County Clerk, County Sheriff, and County Legislature seats will also appear on the ballot. Because town offices are elected in odd-numbered years, 2026 will not include local positions. To vote by absentee ballot in New York, voters must request an application from the Dutchess County Board of Elections. Eligible reasons include absence from the county on election day, illness or disability, jury duty, or being confined to a hospital or prison for conviction of a crime other than a felony. New York has expanded absentee voting access, and voters can request ballots by mail, in person, or through the online portal. Applications must be received by the seventh day before the election if applying by mail, or the day before if applying in person. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by election day and received within seven days after the election to be counted.