Claverack, New York Public Records

Public records related to the town's economic activities, including property assessments, tax records, and business licenses, can be accessed through the Town Clerk's Office at 91 Church Street, Claverack, NY 12513, or by visiting the town's website at https://www.townofclaverack.com/.

Registration must be completed 25 days before any election. Voters need to provide proof of identity and residence such as a driver's license, utility bill, or bank statement showing name and address. New York doesn't require photo ID at the polls, though first-time voters who registered by mail must provide proof of identity. The town operates under a government structure with an elected Town Supervisor and Town Board. Town elections occur in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. The next local elections will be held in November 2025, when residents will choose the Town Supervisor and Town Board members. Any local ballot measures would also be decided during town elections. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the New York State Board of Elections polling place locator at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Columbia County elections office directly. Polling locations typically include Claverack Town Hall and Taconic Hills school facilities, though assignments vary by election district. Public election records include voter registration lists (available for political purposes with restrictions), campaign finance disclosures filed through the New York State Board of Elections at https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov, candidate petition filings, and precinct-level results. The county board posts unofficial results on election night and certified results after the canvassing period. In the November 2024 presidential election, Columbia County reported approximately 72% turnout of registered voters, with strong participation across both major parties in this politically competitive county. For the November 3, 2026 general election, voters here will decide several significant races. New York will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor (four-year terms), as Governor Kathy Hochul's current term expires in 2026. All New York State Assembly seats (two-year terms) will be on the ballot, including the district representing Claverack. One U.S. Senate seat may be contested depending on the cycle; New York's Senate seats are held by Chuck Schumer (term expires 2028) and Kirsten Gillibrand (term expires 2024, so potentially up for re-election in 2024, not 2026). The county will elect county-level offices including County Sheriff (four-year term), County Clerk, and potentially County Legislature seats depending on district schedules. Since town offices are elected in odd years, no municipal positions will appear on the November 2026 ballot. To request an absentee ballot, voters must submit an application to the Columbia County Board of Elections; applications are available online at https://www.elections.ny.gov/VotingAbsentee.html. The state allows absentee voting for those who will be out of the county on Election Day, have an illness or physical disability, are hospitalized, or have work obligations. The application deadline is typically seven days before the election for mail delivery or the day before Election Day for in-person pickup. Early voting is available at designated sites during the nine days preceding Election Day.