Harris, New York Public Records

Residents can register to vote online through the New York State Board of Elections at https://voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter/, with applications transmitted to Sullivan County for processing. New York requires registration at least 25 days before an election, though same-day registration is available during early voting for those who miss the deadline. Acceptable identification includes a New York driver license or non-driver ID, though voters can register using the last four digits of their Social Security number if needed. As an unincorporated hamlet, Harris holds no separate municipal elections; instead, residents participate in Town of Thompson elections for Town Supervisor, Town Board members, and other town offices. Voters can find their assigned polling location through the Board of Elections website lookup tool or by calling the office; polling places for the area are usually located at local schools or community centers in Thompson. New York public records law makes certain election documents publicly accessible, including voter registration lists for legitimate political purposes, campaign finance disclosure reports filed with the State Board of Elections at https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov, candidate petition filings, nominating documents, and precinct-level results. New York voters can request absentee ballots for absence from the county on election day, illness or disability, or permanent absentee status for those over 65 or with disabilities; applications are available through the Sullivan County Board of Elections and must be received at least seven days before the election, with the ballot itself returned by election day to be counted.