Branchport, New York Public Records

Residents can register to vote online through the New York State Board of Elections at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by submitting a paper form to the county Board of Elections. Registration requirements include U.S. Citizenship, being 18 years old by election day, county residency for at least 30 days before the election, and not being in prison or on parole for a felony conviction. The registration deadline is 25 days before an election for online or in-person registration. New York does not offer same-day voter registration. Mail registrations must be postmarked at least 25 days before the election. Acceptable identification includes a New York driver's license or DMV ID number, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Branchport is an unincorporated hamlet within the Town of Jerusalem and does not hold separate municipal elections for mayor or city council. However, Town of Jerusalem residents vote for town offices including Town Supervisor, Town Council members, Town Clerk, and Town Justice. Town elections occur in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The next town elections will be held in November 2025. Information about local candidates and ballot measures can be obtained from the county Board of Elections and the Town of Jerusalem offices. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the New York State Board of Elections polling place locator at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by calling the county Board at (315) 536-5135. Polling places are assigned based on voter registration address and election district. Most residents vote at the Jerusalem Town Hall, located at 3816 State Route 54A, Branchport, NY 14418. Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on election day. Under New York law, certain election records are public. Voter registration lists are available to candidates, political parties, and the public for inspection at the Board of Elections, though personal information such as Social Security numbers is redacted. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are maintained by the New York State Board of Elections and can be searched at https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov. Candidate petition filings, ballot access documents, and election results by district are public records available through the county Board. Precinct-level results for federal, state, and county races are posted on the Yates County website after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Yates County reported approximately 60-65% voter turnout, with approximately 7,500 votes cast out of roughly 11,500 registered voters. Detailed precinct results and turnout data are available from the county Board of Elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will include several important races for voters in the area. New York's gubernatorial election is scheduled for 2026, with voters choosing the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. All 213 seats in the New York State Legislature will be on the ballot, including the State Senate and State Assembly districts that serve the county (currently Senate District 58 and Assembly District 133, though district boundaries may change following redistricting). County offices up for election in 2026 include Sheriff (four-year term), County Clerk (four-year term), and potentially Coroner positions. One of New York's U.S. Senate seats may also be on the ballot in 2026 depending on the election cycle. Voters should check with the county Board of Elections in mid-2026 for a complete list of races and local ballot measures. New York offers absentee voting for voters who meet certain criteria including being absent from the county on election day, illness or disability, or acting as a poll worker outside one's election district. Absentee ballot applications can be requested from the county Board of Elections or downloaded from the state elections website. Applications must be received no later than 10 days before the election for mail delivery or the day before the election for in-person pickup. 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 specific circumstances to vote absentee. Early voting is available at designated locations during the nine days before election day, including weekends, with locations and hours posted by the Board of Elections.