Colonie, New York Public Records

New York residents have several registration options: online through the New York State Board of Elections website at www.elections.ny.gov, by mail using the official voter registration form, or in person at the Albany County Board of Elections or Department of Motor Vehicles offices. New registrations and party changes must be submitted at least 25 days before any election. Acceptable identification includes a New York State driver's license, non-driver ID card, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. The town operates under a government structure featuring elections for Town Supervisor and six Town Board seats. The Supervisor serves a two-year term while Board members serve four-year staggered terms, with three seats contested every two years. Town elections occur in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, placing the next contests in November 2025 and November 2027. County, state, and federal elections take place in even-numbered years. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the New York State Board of Elections polling place lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Albany County Board directly. In the November 2024 presidential election, Albany County reported approximately 58% voter turnout with over 150,000 ballots cast from approximately 260,000 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, local voters will decide the New York gubernatorial race as Governor Kathy Hochul's term expires. All New York State Assembly seats face election, including Assembly District 108 which covers much of the town. New York State Senate seats are also on the ballot, with Senate District 44 covering the community. The New York State Comptroller position and New York Attorney General position round out the statewide contests. Albany County will hold elections for County Legislature seats, Albany County Sheriff, County Clerk, and potentially county judgeships. Voters may also decide on state constitutional amendments and local ballot propositions. New York allows absentee voting for voters who will be absent from their county of residence on Election Day, unable to appear due to illness or disability, or have a permanent illness or disability. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Albany County Board of Elections at least seven days before the election, or postmarked by that date if mailed. Military and overseas voters have special accommodations under the federal MOVE Act. Early voting runs for nine days prior to Election Day at designated sites throughout Albany County, typically including locations in the town. Voter registration lists are public records available for inspection at the Albany County Board of Elections, though certain information is redacted. Campaign finance records for state and county candidates are filed with the New York State Board of Elections and accessible through their public disclosure website. Local candidate petition filings and financial disclosures are available through the Albany County Board of Elections. Election results by election district and precinct are published by the Albany County Board following certification.