Chippewa Bay, New York Public Records

Registration must be completed at least 25 days before any election, requiring a name, address, date of birth, and either the last four digits of a Social Security number or a valid New York State DMV ID number. Because this is an unincorporated hamlet without its own municipal structure, there are no local mayoral or council elections. Instead, governance comes from the Town of Hammond, which conducts town board elections during odd-numbered years. The Town Supervisor and Council seats are contested each November in odd years, with the next round scheduled for November 2025. Residents participate in these town races alongside county, state, and federal contests. To find your assigned polling place, use the New York State Board of Elections locator at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ by entering your name and date of birth or your street address. Most residents vote at Hammond Town Hall or other designated locations within the town. During the November 2024 presidential election, Saint Lawrence County saw approximately 62% voter turnout, with roughly 35,000 ballots cast from about 56,000 registered voters - a strong showing during a competitive national race. The November 3, 2026 general election brings several major contests to the area. New York's gubernatorial race tops the ballot, with Governor Kathy Hochul or her successor running alongside other statewide officials including the Attorney General and Comptroller. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's seat is also up for election that year. All 150 New York State Assembly seats are contested biennially, including the district covering this community (currently Assembly District 115 or 116, subject to redistricting). The local State Senate district - either the 45th or 46th depending on boundary lines - will likewise appear on the ballot. At the Saint Lawrence County level, voters may decide races for county legislators, sheriff (if the term aligns), district attorney, and county clerk, though the specific 2026 lineup depends on term schedules. Town of Hammond positions including Supervisor and Council could appear under special circumstances, though regular town elections fall in odd years. Absentee ballots in New York require submitting an application to the Saint Lawrence County Board of Elections, available on the Saint Lawrence County elections website or by calling 315-379-2202. State law permits absentee voting for those away from the county on election day, those with illness or disability, or those meeting other statutory criteria. Early voting runs for nine days before election day at designated sites announced by the Board. Public election records in New York include voter registration lists (available to candidates and certain authorized users under Election Law §5-508), campaign finance filings searchable at https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov/financialdisclosure, candidate petition filings held by the Board, and precinct-level results published after each election on both the county Board of Elections website and the state site at https://www.elections.ny.gov/.