Brewster, New York Public Records

Registration deadlines fall 25 days before an election for in-person registration and 10 days before for online applications. Valid identification is required - either a driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number. Same-day registration isn't available in New York. Brewster Village holds municipal elections each March during odd-numbered years for Mayor and Board of Trustees positions These nonpartisan contests run separately from county, state, and federal elections. Local residents also participate in Town of Southeast elections for Town Board, Supervisor, and Justice Court positions. Voters can find their assigned polling places using the New York State Board of Elections lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov by entering their name and date of birth, which displays registration status, party enrollment, polling location, and sample ballots. Putnam County recorded approximately 63,000 votes in the November 2024 presidential election with turnout around 68% of registered voters, and the county has trended Republican in recent presidential contests. All 213 New York State Legislature seats will appear on the ballot, including the State Senate and Assembly districts covering the area - currently the 40th Senate District and 94th Assembly District, though subject to redistricting. The U.S. County-level races may include Putnam County Executive, County Legislature seats, and County Clerk depending on term expirations. Village elections occur separately in March of odd-numbered years. Absentee ballots in New York can be requested for specific reasons including absence from the county on election day, illness, disability, or if work hours prevent polling place voting. Applications must reach the Putnam County Board of Elections by mail (postmarked by November 2 for a November 3 election) or in person (until the day before the election). Online applications are available at absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov. Early voting runs for nine days before election day at designated sites across Putnam County. Public election records include voter registration lists (available to campaigns and approved requesters), campaign finance disclosures filed with the New York State Board of Elections (searchable at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov), candidate filings and petitions, and election results by precinct published at putnamcountyny.com/boe after certification. Voter history showing which elections a person voted in - but not how they voted - is public record, while actual ballot choices remain confidential. New York allows no-excuse absentee voting for any registered voter as of 2024.