Caledonia, New York Public Records

New York residents have multiple options for voter registration. They can register online at dmv.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registration-application or elections.ny.gov, submit a registration form by mail, or register in person at the Livingston County Board of Elections, DMV offices, or various government agencies. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, 18 years old by the election date (though 16- and 17-year-olds may pre-register), and residents of Livingston County. Mail and in-person registration must be completed 25 days before an election; online registration closes 10 days before an election. The state does not require voter ID at the polls for registered voters, though first-time voters who registered by mail may need to provide identification. Municipal elections in Caledonia follow a regular calendar for town and village offices. The Town of Caledonia elects a Town Supervisor, Town Council members (four seats), Town Clerk, Highway Superintendent, and Town Justices, all serving varying term lengths. Town elections occur in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The Village of Caledonia elects a Mayor, four Trustees, and other village officers in elections typically held each March. Information on local candidates and ballot measures is available through the Board of Elections and published in the Genesee Valley Penny Saver and other local news outlets. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the New York State Board of Elections polling place locator at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Livingston County Board of Elections directly. Most local voters cast ballots at the Caledonia Fire Hall or similar venues in the area. Polls open at 6:00 AM and close at 9:00 PM on Election Day. Under New York election law, certain election records are available to the public. Voter registration lists are provided to candidates and political committees but are not posted online to protect privacy. Campaign finance records for state and local candidates are maintained by the New York State Board of Elections and searchable at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov. Candidate filing information and petition signatures are public records available at the Board of Elections. Election results by precinct are published by the county Board of Elections following certification. The county has historically leaned Republican in presidential and statewide elections, though individual races vary depending on local factors. New York will not have a U.S. Senate race in 2026, as Senate terms expire in 2024 and 2028 for the state's senators. All 63 New York State Senate seats, including District 55 which covers Caledonia, and all 150 State Assembly seats will be up for election. Livingston County will elect county-level positions including County Clerk, Sheriff (four-year term), County Legislature members, and various county judges depending on term expirations. Town of Caledonia positions may also appear depending on term schedules. Voters should check with the Board of Elections in summer or fall 2026 for the complete local ballot. New York voters can request absentee ballots for various reasons including absence from the county on Election Day, illness, disability, or military/overseas voter status. Absentee ballot applications are available at livingstoncounty.us/boe or elections.ny.gov. Applications must be received by the Board of Elections at least seven days before the election, or postmarked by that date. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days after the election, or delivered in person by 9:00 PM on Election Day. The state offers early voting at designated sites beginning nine days before Election Day and ending two days before Election Day. The Board of Elections publishes early voting locations and hours before each election.