Mooers, New York Public Records

The registration deadline falls 25 days before any election, and the state does not permit same-day registration. New registrants must provide a New York driver's license or non-driver ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. As a town government rather than an incorporated village or city, Mooers elects a Town Supervisor and four Town Council members. Town elections take place in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November Residents can identify their assigned polling place by contacting the Clinton County Board or checking voterlookup.elections.ny.gov. The town typically uses the Mooers Fire Hall or similar community facilities, though voters should confirm their specific location before heading out. New York law designates voter registration lists as public records, though restrictions govern their use. Campaign finance records for state and county candidates appear on the State Board of Elections website at elections.ny.gov, while local candidate filings reside with the Clinton County Board of Elections. Certified precinct-level results are posted on the Clinton County website after each election. During the November 2024 presidential contest, Clinton County recorded roughly 32,000 voters from approximately 50,000 registered, achieving 64% turnout. Town-specific results including those from Mooers are available at the Board of Elections office. The gubernatorial election tops the ballot as Governor Kathy Hochul's current term expires that year. All 150 New York State Assembly seats will be contested, including District 115 which represents Mooers. Half the State Senate seats rotate onto the ballot, along with potential Clinton County positions such as County Legislature seats, County Clerk, and Sheriff depending on term schedules. While Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's seat extends through 2028 and Chuck Schumer's runs until 2028, the U.S. Local ballot measures and town positions may also feature if concurrent town elections are held. Absentee voting in New York requires submitting an application to the Clinton County Board of Elections, available online at clintoncountygov.com/departments/board-of-elections or by calling 518-565-4740. The state permits absentee ballots for voters absent from the county on Election Day, those unable to vote due to illness or disability, or individuals whose religious observance conflicts with voting. New York now offers early voting at designated county sites, typically in Plattsburgh, where polls open for nine days before elections. Mooers residents can vote at any county early voting location during this period. Absentee applications must reach the Board of Elections at least seven days before the election. Completed ballots need a postmark by Election Day and must arrive within seven days, or voters can deliver them in person by 9 PM on Election Day.