Crompond, New York Public Records

For historical materials, both the New York State Archives (http://www.archives.nysed.gov/) and the National Archives and Records Administration (https://www.archives.gov/) offer access to documents related to the hamlet and surrounding region.

The state does not require voter ID at the polls for most voters, though first-time voters who registered by mail may need identification such as a current photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, or government document showing name and address. As an unincorporated hamlet, the community has no municipal government, meaning no mayoral or city council races. Instead, residents vote for Town of Cortlandt officials including the Town Supervisor, Town Council members, Town Clerk, and Town Justice positions. Town elections occur in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with the next scheduled for November 2025. County-level races include the Westchester County Executive, County Board of Legislators (the hamlet falls in Legislative District 2), County Clerk, and District Attorney, typically held in odd-numbered years. Residents locate their polling place using the lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by calling the Board of Elections at 914-995-5700. Local schools and community centers typically serve as polling locations. New York provides extensive public access to election records. Voter registration lists can be inspected at the Board of Elections, with personal information protected. Campaign finance records are maintained by the New York State Board of Elections at elections.ny.gov/campaign-finance, showing contributions and expenditures for state and local candidates. Precinct-level election results are published by the Westchester County Board following certification, usually available within two weeks of election day. In the November 2024 presidential election, Westchester County reported approximately 62% voter turnout with over 540,000 ballots cast from roughly 660,000 registered voters, continuing Westchester County's pattern of high participation in presidential contests. The November 3, 2026 general election will present several significant races for local voters. New York's gubernatorial election will be held in 2026, with voters choosing a Governor and Lieutenant Governor for a four-year term. All 63 New York State Senate seats will be on the ballot, including District 40 which includes the hamlet; all 150 State Assembly seats will also be contested, with residents voting in Assembly District 94. One U.S. Senate seat representing New York will be on the ballot in 2026 (the seat currently held by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, whose term expires in 2024, meaning the 2026 election will be for the seat currently held by the other senator). The entire U.S. House of Representatives is elected every two years, with the area voting in New York's 17th Congressional District. Westchester County offices including County Legislator for District 2 may also appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. Town of Cortlandt offices will not appear on the 2026 ballot as town elections occur in odd-numbered years. New York allows absentee voting for any registered voter. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online at absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov, downloaded from the Board of Elections website, or requested by calling 914-995-5700. Applications must be received by the Board of Elections no later than ten days before the election if applying by mail, or the day before the election if applying in person. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days after the election, or hand-delivered to the Board of Elections by 9:00 PM on Election Day. New York implemented early voting in 2019, with early voting periods beginning nine days before Election Day and running through the Sunday before Election Day at designated early voting sites throughout Westchester County.