Jordan, New York Public Records

Local residents can register to vote online through the New York State Board of Elections website at voterreg.dmv.ny.gov, by mail using a voter registration form, or in person at the Onondaga County Board of Elections or New York DMV offices. The voter registration deadline in New York is 25 days before an election for in-person or mail registration, and 10 days before an election for online registration. Voters must provide their New York driver license number or non-driver ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. First-time voters who register by mail may need to provide identification when voting. New York allows pre-registration for 16 and 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the next general election. The Village of Jordan holds local elections for Mayor and Village Trustees on a staggered basis, typically in March during the annual village election. The Mayor serves a four-year term, and Trustees serve four-year staggered terms. The next Village of Jordan elections will be held in March 2025 and 2026, with specific candidate filings and ballot information available through the village clerk at (315) 689-3301 approximately 45-60 days before the election date. Local ballot measures, if any, related to village budgets, local laws, or other matters are also decided during these March elections. Residents also vote for Town of Elbridge positions including Town Supervisor and Town Council members in odd-numbered years during November general elections. Voters can find their assigned polling place by using the New York State Board of Elections polling place locator at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Onondaga County Board of Elections. Polling locations are assigned based on the voter's registered address and election district. The community typically has one or two polling locations depending on the election, often at the Jordan-Elbridge High School or other public buildings. New York election records that are public include voter registration lists (available for purchase by qualified requesters), campaign finance disclosure reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable at www.elections.ny.gov/CFViewReports.html), candidate and ballot access petitions filed with the Board of Elections, and certified election results by district and municipality. In the November 2024 presidential election, Onondaga County reported approximately 62-65% voter turnout, with over 230,000 votes cast out of approximately 350,000 registered voters, reflecting strong engagement in this competitive national election. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters in the area and across Onondaga County will decide several significant races. New York does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (the next Senate races are in 2024 and 2028), but voters will elect a Governor (incumbent Kathy Hochul's current term expires, making 2026 a gubernatorial election year), Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, and Comptroller for four-year terms. State legislative races will include the New York State Senate district representing the community (currently the 48th or 50th district depending on redistricting) and the New York State Assembly district. At the Onondaga County level, races may include Onondaga County Executive, County Legislature seats representing the local district, County Clerk, and potentially County Sheriff depending on term cycles. Town of Elbridge positions including Town Supervisor and Council members will be on the ballot for four-year terms. Candidate filing begins in spring 2026, with petitions due in April for major party nominations and independent candidates. New York offers absentee voting for voters who will be absent from the county on election day, have a temporary or permanent illness or disability, or have other qualifying reasons. Absentee ballot applications must be requested from the Onondaga County Board of Elections and submitted by mail, in person, or online at absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov. The application deadline is typically seven days before the election for mail delivery or the day before the election for in-person pickup. Early voting is available in New York at designated sites beginning nine days before election day and continuing through the second day before the election, with specific locations and times published by the Board of Elections on their website and at polling places.