Loch Sheldrake, New York Public Records

New York residents can register to vote online at https://voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter/, or they can submit paper applications obtained from the Sullivan County elections office, DMV locations, or other government agencies. New registrants must complete registration 25 days before an election, while those changing addresses have a 10-day deadline. A valid New York State driver's license or non-driver ID is required. As an unincorporated hamlet, this community doesn't conduct separate municipal elections for mayor or council positions. Instead, governance falls to the Town of Fallsburg, which elects a Town Supervisor and four Town Council members. Fallsburg voters select their Town Supervisor, Town Council, Town Clerk, Highway Superintendent, and Town Justice. Residents can find their polling location through the New York State Board of Elections polling place locator at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ or by contacting the Sullivan County elections board directly. New York maintains public access to election information: voter registration lists can be purchased by candidates and political committees, campaign finance reports are posted on the state Board of Elections website at www.elections.ny.gov, candidate petitions and filings are available as public records at the Sullivan County office, and precinct-level results are published after every election. During the November 2024 presidential election, Sullivan County tallied approximately 35,000 votes cast, reflecting roughly 65% turnout among registered voters. The ballot will include New York's gubernatorial race as Governor Kathy Hochul's term expires, all State Assembly seats including the 100th District that covers the county, all State Senate seats including the 51st District, and county offices such as Sullivan County Sheriff, County Clerk, District Attorney, and County Legislators. While Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's seat isn't up in 2026 and Chuck Schumer won't face voters until 2028, Congressional District 19, which covers the county, will appear on the ballot. Absentee voting is available to any New York voter upon request. Applications can be obtained at www.sullivanny.us/departments/elections or the state elections website, and must reach the Board of Elections by the day before the election for in-person requests or seven days before for mail requests. Early voting runs for nine days before Election Day at designated sites. Local voters can use locations in Monticello and Liberty, among the 3-4 early voting sites the county typically establishes. Specific locations and hours are published on the Board of Elections website about 45 days before each election.