Phoenix, New York Public Records

Registration closes 25 days before an election for in-person or postmarked mail applications, and 10 days out for online submissions. New registrants need to provide identification, usually a driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number. The Village of Phoenix holds municipal elections typically in March, choosing a mayor and trustees on a staggered schedule. The village board consists of the mayor and four trustees. For details on candidate filings, sample ballots, and upcoming election dates, residents can call the Village Clerk at 315-695-3434 or check the Oswego County Board's website. To locate their polling place, voters can use the state's lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or contact the Oswego County Board directly. Phoenix voters typically cast ballots at the Phoenix Fire Hall or Phoenix High School, though confirming the specific location before Election Day is wise. Under New York election law, voter registration lists are public records open to inspection, though their use is limited to election related purposes. Campaign finance records for state and local candidates appear on the New York State Board of Elections website at www.elections.ny.gov, where filings detail contributions and expenditures. The county board publishes precinct-level election results after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Oswego County saw roughly 48,000 votes cast with turnout around 62% of registered voters, consistent with Central New York's moderate participation rates. The November 3, 2026 general election will feature several important races for New York voters: the Governor's seat will be on the ballot (governors serve four-year terms with elections in presidential midterm years), all New York State Assembly seats (two-year terms), half of the State Senate seats (two-year terms), and potentially a U.S. Senate seat depending on the cycle. Oswego County voters will also decide on county legislative seats, County Clerk, Sheriff (if the four-year term is up in 2026), and various town and village offices based on municipal schedules. Phoenix residents will vote on any local ballot measures or propositions affecting the village or school district. New York permits absentee voting for those who will be out of the county on Election Day, cannot appear due to illness or disability, or are caring for someone who is ill or disabled. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Oswego County Board of Elections and must reach the board no later than the day before the election if applying in person, or 7 days before if applying by mail. Completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days after the election, or delivered in person by 9 PM on Election Day.