Briarcliff Manor, New York Public Records

New York residents have several registration options: online through the state board at https://voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter, by mail using a printable form, or in person at the Westchester County office. Registration must be completed 25 days before any election. First-time voters should bring identification such as a current photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or any government document showing their name and address. The village conducts its own elections for Mayor and Board of Trustees positions under a Mayor-Trustee governmental structure. These local races typically occur in March during odd-numbered years, with candidates running for two-year terms on staggered schedules. The next village election is scheduled for March 2025, featuring races for Mayor and Trustee seats. Residents can find information about candidates, ballot questions, and filing requirements through the Village Clerk's Office at 1111 Scarborough Road, reachable at 914-941-4800. Finding your assigned polling place is straightforward using the New York State Board of Elections locator at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov, or you can contact the Westchester County Board directly. The state makes certain election records publicly accessible, including voter registration statistics, campaign finance disclosures, candidate petition filings, and precinct-level results, though individual voter information remains protected. The county board posts unofficial returns on election night and certified results after the official canvass. Westchester County demonstrated civic engagement in the November 2024 presidential election, recording approximately 64% turnout among more than 540,000 registered voters, continuing a pattern of high participation rates in this politically active county. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, residents will face a substantial ballot. Races include New York Governor (Kathy Hochul's term expires that year), all 150 New York State Assembly seats including local representatives, New York State Senate seats across 63 districts, Westchester County Executive, County Legislature positions, county judicial seats, and any village or town offices scheduled for even-year cycles. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's seat was last up in 2024, while Chuck Schumer's term runs through 2028. New York provides absentee voting for anyone who will be absent from their county on election day, those facing illness or disability, or individuals serving as primary caregiver for someone who is ill or disabled. Absentee ballot applications can be downloaded from the Westchester County Board of Elections website or requested by calling 914-995-5700. Applications must reach the board by the day before the election for in-person requests or seven days before for mail requests. The state also offers early voting at designated locations beginning the Saturday before Election Day and continuing through the Sunday immediately before voters head to the polls.