Fishkill, New York Public Records

Throughout New York, the bond and bail process allows defendants to post bail either through a bondsman or directly with the court, with terms depending on the specific charges and circumstances surrounding the arrest.

New York residents can register to vote online through the state Board of Elections website at https://voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter/, by mail using a printable application, or in person at the county Board of Elections, Department of Motor Vehicles offices, or various state agencies. Registration must be completed 25 days before an election. The state requires voters to be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by election day, and residents of the county or New York City for at least 30 days prior to the election. First-time voters should bring a driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or government document showing name and address. The Town of Fishkill holds municipal elections for Town Supervisor, Town Council members (four seats), Town Clerk, Highway Superintendent, and Town Justice positions. These elections occur in odd-numbered years, with the next scheduled for November 2025. Candidate information, ballot proposals, and campaign finance filings are available through the county Board of Elections and the New York State Board of Elections website (www.elections.ny.gov). Residents can look up their assigned polling place by visiting the Dutchess County website and using the polling place locator tool, or by calling the office directly. Polling locations typically include schools, community centers, and municipal buildings, with assignments based on Election District. New York provides substantial public access to election records. Voter registration lists are available for inspection and copying by qualified requesters for election related purposes, though personal information is protected from commercial use. Campaign finance disclosure reports for state and local candidates are available through the New York State Board of Elections campaign finance database (https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov/), showing contributions, expenditures, and committee information. Candidate filings, petition signatures, and designating petitions are public records maintained by the Board of Elections. Official results by precinct are published by the county and state boards following certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Dutchess County reported voter turnout of approximately 68-72%, with roughly 175,000 registered voters and approximately 120,000 ballots cast across Dutchess County's 152 election districts. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, Fishkill and Dutchess County voters will decide several significant races. New York will hold gubernatorial elections in 2026, with the Governor and Lieutenant Governor positions on the ballot for four-year terms. All 213 seats in the New York State Legislature will be contested, including the State Senate district and State Assembly district representing the area (currently the 39th Senate District and 105th Assembly District, though district lines are subject to redistricting adjustments). At the Dutchess County level, several Dutchess County Legislative seats representing Fishkill may be on the ballot, as legislators serve two-year terms. New York's U.S. Senate seats are staggered; in 2026, one Senate seat will be contested depending on the six-year cycle. No town-specific municipal elections will occur in 2026, as town elections fall in odd-numbered years. Voters should check with the county Board of Elections beginning in mid-2026 for confirmed candidate lists and any local ballot propositions. New York offers absentee voting for residents who will be absent from the county on election day, unable to vote due to illness or disability, or unable to appear due to duties related to primary care of individuals who are ill or disabled. Absentee ballot applications are available online through the county Board of Elections website or the state portal. Applications must be received by the county Board of Elections no later than the day before the election if applying in person, or postmarked no later than 15 days before the election if applying by mail (though earlier application is strongly recommended). Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by election day and received by the Board of Elections within seven days after the election to be counted, or can be delivered in person to the office by 9 PM on election day. New York also offers early voting at designated locations throughout Dutchess County for nine days prior to election day, including weekends, providing expanded opportunities for voters to cast ballots in person before election day.