Cortlandt Manor, New York Public Records

New York residents can register online at www.elections.ny.gov using the state's online system if they possess a valid New York State driver license, permit, or non-driver ID. Registration must occur at least 25 days before an election. Eligibility requires U.S. Citizenship, age 18 by election day, residency in the state and county for at least 30 days before the election, and no current incarceration for a felony conviction. Registration is also available by mail or in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections or various state agencies. As an unincorporated hamlet, the community doesn't hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, local governance falls to the Town of Cortlandt Town Board, consisting of a Town Supervisor and four Town Council members serving staggered terms. Town elections occur in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The next Town of Cortlandt elections will be held in November 2025, with positions for Town Supervisor and Council seats depending on the election cycle. Residents also vote for Westchester County Executive, County Board of Legislators representatives, and various county offices. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the New York State Board of Elections poll site locator at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov, which requires entering name and date of birth or address information. Polling places typically occupy schools, community centers, and public buildings throughout the town. Under New York election law, certain records are public. Voter registration lists can be purchased by candidates, political committees, and others for lawful purposes under Election Law §5-508. Campaign finance disclosure reports for state and local candidates are available through the New York State Board of Elections website at www.elections.ny.gov/CFViewReports.html, showing contributions, expenditures, and donor information. Election results by district are published by the Westchester County Board after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Westchester County recorded strong turnout with approximately 65-68% of registered voters participating, consistent with historically high engagement in presidential contests. County voters supported Democratic candidates by substantial margins, continuing long-term patterns. On November 3, 2026, voters will decide several significant races. The Governor of New York election will be held in 2026, with Governor Kathy Hochul's current term expiring. All 63 New York State Senate seats and all 150 State Assembly seats will be on the ballot, including representatives for districts covering the area (currently Senate District 40 and Assembly District 95, subject to any redistricting). Westchester County offices up for election in 2026 may include County Legislature seats depending on district election cycles. No U.S. Senate seat from New York is scheduled for election in 2026 (next Senate elections are 2028). Voters should verify specific races and candidates through the Westchester County Board as the election approaches. New York voters can request absentee ballots for reasons including absence from county on election day, temporary or permanent illness or disability, or primary care of an individual who is ill or disabled. Applications are available at www.elections.ny.gov or through the Westchester County Board. Applications must be received at least seven days before the election (postmarked by that date if mailed). Absentee ballots must be postmarked by election day and received within seven days after the election to be counted. Early voting is also available at designated sites during the nine days before election day.