Galway, New York Public Records

Registration deadlines fall 25 days before any election. New York requires voters to be U.S. Citizens, 18 years old by election day, residents of the county at least 30 days before the election, and not currently in prison or on parole for a felony conviction. Proof of identity and residence is verified through DMV records for online registration or by providing documentation when registering by mail or in person. The town holds elections on odd-numbered years in November. The Galway Town Supervisor, Town Council members, Town Justice, Highway Superintendent, and Town Clerk are elected on staggered terms, with the next town elections occurring in November 2025 and November 2027. Since Galway does not have a city or village government, no mayoral elections occur - the Town Supervisor is the chief executive officer. Polling place assignments are based on Election District. Residents can find their specific polling location by visiting voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or calling the Board of Elections. The town typically has polling sites at the Galway Fire District and Galway Town Hall. New York provides early voting at designated county sites for nine days prior to Election Day, including weekends. The Saratoga County Board of Elections website lists early voting locations and hours. Election records that are public in New York include voter registration lists (available to candidates and political committees under strict rules), campaign finance disclosures filed with the New York State Board of Elections at elections.ny.gov/campaign-finance, candidate petitions and filings, and precinct-level election results published by the Board of Elections. Individual voting histories, whether someone voted, not how they voted, are public record accessible through FOIL requests, though used primarily for campaign and research purposes. In the November 2024 presidential election, Saratoga County saw strong turnout estimated near 72% of registered voters, reflecting high engagement in a competitive national race. On November 3, 2026, voters in the area will decide races including the Governor of New York (Andrew Cuomo's term ends 2026, now Kathy Hochul's term), all New York State Assembly seats (including the district covering Galway), several Saratoga County offices such as County Clerk and County Coroner, and potentially some town offices if special elections are scheduled. New York does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026; the next Senate races are in 2024 (Kirsten Gillibrand) and 2028 (Chuck Schumer). Ballot measures, if any, will be publicized by the Board of Elections at least 30 days before the election. Absentee ballots in New York are available for voters who will be absent from the county on Election Day, unable to vote due to illness or disability, or in jail awaiting trial. Applications are available at saratogacountyny.gov/departments/board-of-elections or by calling (518) 885-2249. Absentee ballot requests must be received by the Board of Elections at least seven days before the election (postmarked requests) or in person until the day before the election. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the Board of Elections within seven days to be counted, or delivered in person by 9 p.m. On Election Day.