Mount Kisco, New York Public Records

New York voters can register online through the New York State Board of Elections website (elections.ny.gov) or submit paper forms available at the Westchester County Board, DMV offices, and other public agencies. The registration deadline is 25 days before any election for both in-person and online registration. Applicants must provide their New York State driver license number or DMV non-driver ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Municipal elections in the village cover the Mayor and Village Trustees who serve on the Board of Trustees. Both the Mayor and Trustees serve two-year terms, with elections typically held on the third Tuesday in March. The next village election is scheduled for March 2026, when voters will choose the Mayor and two Trustee positions. Candidate information, sample ballots, and details on local ballot proposals can be obtained from the Village Clerk's Office at 104 Main Street and the Westchester County Board of Elections. These elections are nonpartisan, though candidates may receive endorsements from local parties or run independently. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the New York State Board of Elections Polling Place Locator (voterlookup.elections.ny.gov) or by contacting the Westchester County Board directly. Polling locations in the village have historically included Mount Kisco Elementary School, the Mount Kisco Public Library, and village recreation facilities, though assignments may change from one election to the next. Public election records in New York include voter registration lists, available to campaigns and for limited public purposes under Election Law Section 3-220. Campaign finance disclosure reports filed with the state board can be accessed at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov, along with candidate petitions, filings, and certified election results broken down by election district. The county posts unofficial results on election night and certifies official tallies within weeks of each election. Individual voter history showing whether someone voted in specific elections—but not how they voted—is considered public in New York and accessible through FOIL requests. In the November 2024 presidential election, Westchester County reported approximately 64% voter turnout among registered voters, with over 515,000 ballots cast countywide. Turnout in the village mirrored these county trends, reflecting the high civic engagement typical of Westchester communities. On November 3, 2026, voters in Mount Kisco and across Westchester County will decide several significant races. New York will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, as Governor Kathy Hochul's current term expires in 2026. The ballot will also include the New York State Attorney General and State Comptroller. All 63 State Senate seats and all 150 State Assembly seats will be contested, including the districts representing the village. One of New York's U.S. Senate seats will be up for election in 2026, as Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's term expires that year. At the Westchester County level, races will include County Executive, District Attorney, County Clerk, County Legislators representing the village's district, and potentially county judges. Local town and village races may also appear depending on the election cycle. New York voters can request absentee ballots for various reasons including absence from the county on Election Day, illness or disability, or duties related to primary care of an ill individual. Absentee ballot applications are available through the Westchester County Board of Elections website or by calling 914-995-5700. The state has also implemented early voting, typically available for nine days before Election Day at designated early voting sites throughout Westchester County. Vote-by-mail was expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, and New York now allows no-excuse absentee voting by mail. Applications must be received by the Westchester County Board at least seven days before the election, or voters can apply in person until the day before the election.