Lyon Mountain, New York Public Records

Eligible New York residents can register to vote online through the New York State Board of Elections at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov, by mail using a voter registration application, or in person at the Clinton County Board of Elections, DMV offices, or various state agencies. Registration must be completed 25 days before an election. Voters must provide their New York State driver license number, permit number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number when registering. Same-day registration is not available except during the early voting period for address changes within Clinton County. As an unincorporated hamlet within the Town of Dannemora, Lyon Mountain does not hold separate municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents vote in Town of Dannemora elections for Town Supervisor, Town Board members, Town Clerk, and other town positions, typically held in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. County-level elections for Clinton County Legislature, County Clerk, Sheriff, District Attorney, and other county offices occur in even-numbered years. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the New York State polling place lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the board directly. Polling places are assigned based on election district and residential address. Under New York election law, certain records are public, including voter registration lists (available to candidates and political committees with restrictions), campaign finance disclosures filed with the New York State Board of Elections, candidate petition filings, and precinct-level election results. These records can be accessed through the Clinton County Board of Elections or the New York State Board of Elections website at www.elections.ny.gov. In the November 2024 presidential election, Clinton County reported voter turnout of approximately 62-65% of registered voters, with detailed results available by election district through the Clinton County Board. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area will decide several significant races. New York does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (next in 2028), but the state will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, New York State Attorney General, and New York State Comptroller, all four-year terms. All 150 seats in the New York State Assembly (two-year terms) and a portion of the 63-seat New York State Senate will be on the ballot, including the district representing Clinton County. County-level races in 2026 will include positions such as County Sheriff, County Clerk, and potentially Clinton County Legislature seats depending on district cycles. Town of Dannemora may have local positions on the ballot if any terms expire in even years. Voters should check with the Clinton County Board of Elections closer to the election for a complete list of candidates and any local ballot proposals. New York offers absentee voting for registered voters who meet specific criteria including being away from their county of residence on Election Day, illness or disability, being a patient or inmate in a Veterans Health Administration hospital, or being unable to vote due to duties related to primary care of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Clinton County Board of Elections at least seven days before the election (or by the day before the election if applying in person due to sudden illness or disability). Voted absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the Board of Elections within seven days after the election, or delivered in person by 9 PM on Election Day. Applications are available at www.elections.ny.gov or from the Clinton County Board of Elections. New York also offers early voting at designated sites in Clinton County for nine days prior to Election Day, including weekends, providing expanded access for voters who cannot vote on Election Day.