Lisle, New York Public Records

Under the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), these records are generally accessible to the public, though certain restrictions apply when disclosure might compromise privacy or interfere with ongoing investigations.

Residents can register to vote online through the New York State Board of Elections website at voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter, which integrates with DMV records for streamlined registration. The deadline to register for any election in New York is 25 days before the election date. New York does not offer Election Day registration, so residents must be registered by the deadline to participate. Valid identification is not required to register, but applicants must provide their New York driver's license number or non-driver ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. First-time voters who registered by mail may need to show identification when voting for the first time. The Town of Lisle holds local elections for Town Supervisor, Town Council members (typically four council seats), Town Clerk, Highway Superintendent, and Town Justice positions. These municipal elections are held in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with the next town elections scheduled for November 2025. Town Board positions are typically four-year terms, though some offices may have different term lengths. Local ballot measures, such as town budget referendums or land use propositions, may appear on election ballots when referred by the Town Board or through petition processes. Residents can find information about local candidates, sample ballots, and town-specific races through the Broome County Board of Elections website in the weeks leading up to elections. For unincorporated areas like the hamlet within the town, there are no separate village-level elections; residents vote in town-wide races as well as county, state, and federal contests. Voters in the community can locate their assigned polling place by using the poll site locator at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by calling the Broome County Board of Elections. Polling places are typically located at community buildings, schools, or fire stations within the town. Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Election Day. New York is primarily an in-person voting state, though absentee ballots are available for voters who meet eligibility requirements including absence from the county, illness or disability, responsibilities related to primary care of individuals who are ill or disabled, or residence in a healthcare facility. Following recent law changes, New York has expanded early voting, with designated early voting sites open for nine days before Election Day, including two weekends, typically from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on most days. Early voting locations for area residents are announced before each election and may be located in larger population centers within Broome County. Public election records in New York include voter registration lists (available to campaigns and political parties under restricted use provisions), campaign finance disclosure reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable through the New York State Board of Elections at www.elections.ny.gov), candidate petition filings and nominating certificates, and precinct-level election results showing vote totals by contest and candidate. The Broome County Board of Elections publishes unofficial results on election night and certified results following the canvass period. In the November 2024 presidential election, Broome County recorded approximately 78,000-82,000 votes cast, representing roughly 60-65% turnout of registered voters, with results reflecting Broome County's politically competitive nature in recent elections. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters across the town and county will decide several important races. At the federal level, New York's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Kirsten Gillibrand will not be on the ballot in 2026 (her term extends to 2030); however, the other Senate seat held by Chuck Schumer is also not up until 2028. New York's gubernatorial election was held in 2022 and the next will be in 2026, meaning Governor Kathy Hochul (or another candidate) will face voters statewide. All 213 seats in the New York State Legislature - including the State Senate district and Assembly district representing the area (currently Senate District 52 and Assembly District 123) - will be on the ballot for two-year terms. At the Broome County level, various Broome County offices including County Legislature seats, County Clerk, District Attorney, Sheriff, and County Judges may be contested depending on term expirations. Town offices are not on the ballot in 2026 as local elections occur in odd-numbered years. Residents should consult the Broome County Board of Elections website beginning in summer 2026 for specific candidate lists, sample ballots, and voter guides as the election approaches. To request an absentee ballot in New York, voters must complete an absentee ballot application available from the Broome County Board of Elections website, submit it by mail or in person (the deadline is typically one week before Election Day for mail applications, or the day before Election Day for in-person requests), and return the completed ballot by mail postmarked by Election Day or in person by 9:00 PM on Election Day.