Gardiner, New York Public Records

Voter registration is available online through the New York State Board of Elections at DMV.NY.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registration-application, or by submitting a paper form available at the Ulster County Board of Elections, Town Hall, libraries, and DMV offices. Registration must be completed 25 days before Election Day; the state does not offer same-day registration. Applicants need their New York State driver license number or DMV non-driver ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. New York requires party enrollment to vote in primary elections, with enrollment changes needed at least 25 days before the general election to qualify for the next primary (generally a February deadline for June primaries). Town elections in Gardiner take place in odd-numbered years, with the next municipal election scheduled for November 2025. Voters elect the Town Supervisor (chief executive), four Town Board members (two seats per election, four-year staggered terms), Town Clerk, Highway Superintendent, and Town Justice positions. These races appear on the November general election ballot in odd years. Sample ballots, candidate information, and local ballot proposals become available through the Ulster County Board of Elections website approximately 30 days before each election. Polling place assignments can be found using the New York State Board of Elections polling place lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Ulster County Board directly. Local voters typically cast ballots at the Gardiner Town Hall and the Gardiner Library depending on district assignments. In the November 2024 presidential election, Ulster County reported approximately 64% voter turnout, with roughly 61,000 of 95,000 registered voters casting ballots. Turnout in this community typically exceeds county averages, often reaching 68-72% in presidential election years. On November 3, 2026, voters will decide several significant races. New York's gubernatorial election will be held, with Governor Kathy Hochul's term expiring (if she seeks re-election); all statewide offices including Attorney General and Comptroller are also up for election. All 150 seats in the New York State Assembly (including the 104th District covering the area, currently represented by Anil Beephan Jr.) and all 63 State Senate seats will be on the ballot. The county will elect County Executive, County Comptroller, County Clerk, and several County Legislature seats representing the local legislative district. One U.S. Senate seat will be contested as New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's term expires in 2026. Voters should verify specific local races and ballot measures through the Ulster County Board of Elections as the election approaches. New York voter registration lists are public records available for inspection by qualified individuals and organizations under Election Law §5-607, though they cannot be used for commercial purposes. Campaign finance records for state and local candidates are accessible through the New York State Board of Elections campaign finance database at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov/index. Candidate petition filings and nomination certificates are maintained by the Ulster County Board of Elections and the State Board for various office levels. Precinct-level election results are published by the Ulster County Board of Elections after certification, typically available on their website and through the state Board of Elections. Absentee ballots can be requested online at absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov or by submitting a paper application to the Ulster County Board of Elections. Applications must be received by the Board no later than 10 days before Election Day (or postmarked by that date if mailed). Absentee ballots can be requested for reasons including absence from county on Election Day, illness or disability, or duties related to primary care of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled. New York enacted expanded absentee voting laws allowing any voter to request an absentee ballot without providing a specific excuse. Early voting is available at designated Ulster County locations for nine days prior to Election Day, including weekends, with specific early voting sites announced before each election.