Pulaski, New York Public Records

First-time voters and new residents also have the option to register in person at the county Board of Elections, at the Department of Motor Vehicles, or by mailing a completed form. Acceptable identification for in-person registration includes a driver's license, utility bill, bank statement, or any government document showing name and address. The Village of Pulaski holds municipal elections for mayor and village trustees in March of odd-numbered years, typically on the third Tuesday. The next village election is scheduled for March 2025, with the mayor's position and trustee seats on the ballot. Candidates and nominating petition information can be obtained through the Village Clerk at Village Hall, 2928 Salina Street, or by calling 315-298-2229. These elections are nonpartisan, and candidates must file petitions with the Village Clerk by the deadline set in New York Election Law, usually in late January or early February. Residents also participate in Town of Richland elections for town supervisor, town council, and town justice positions held in November of odd-numbered years. Finding your assigned polling location is straightforward using the New York State Board of Elections polling place lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov, or you can contact the county Board of Elections directly. Historically, polling places in the village have included Pulaski High School at 2 Hinman Road and other locations depending on ward boundaries. New York law makes several categories of election records public. Voter registration lists can be purchased by candidates, political committees, and the public through the county Board of Elections, though they're restricted to election related purposes. Campaign finance records for state and local candidates are searchable through the New York State Board of Elections database at www.elections.ny.gov/CFViewReports.html. Candidate petitions and filings are public records available at the respective Board of Elections offices. Election results broken down by election district and precinct are published by the county Board of Elections after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Oswego County reported voter turnout of approximately 58-62% of registered voters, with detailed results available through the county Board of Elections. The November 3, 2026 general election will be significant for local voters. No U.S. Senate seat from New York is scheduled for election in 2026, as the state's Senate seats are up in 2024 and 2028, but the Governor of New York position will be on the ballot as Governor Kathy Hochul's current term expires in January 2027. All 150 seats in the New York State Assembly, including the district representing the village, will be contested. The State Senate district covering the area will also be on the ballot, as all state senators serve two-year terms. At the Oswego County level, Oswego County Legislature seats representing the local legislative district will be decided, along with potential county-wide positions such as County Sheriff, County Clerk, and District Attorney, depending on term schedules. The Town of Richland will hold elections for town supervisor, town council members, and town justice in November 2025, following the odd-year cycle, not 2026. New York allows absentee voting for registered voters who meet specific criteria: absence from the county on election day, illness or disability, duties as a poll worker in a different election district, residency in a healthcare facility, or incarceration for a non-felony conviction. Absentee ballot applications are available through the Oswego County Board of Elections website, by calling 315-349-8351, or in person at 46 East Bridge Street, Suite 2, Oswego. Applications must be received by the Board of Elections no later than the day before the election if applying in person, or postmarked at least seven days before the election if applying by mail. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by election day and received within seven days after the election, or hand-delivered to the Board of Elections by 9:00 PM on election day. New York recently expanded early voting, allowing registered voters to cast ballots in person at designated early voting sites during the nine days preceding election day, including weekends. Early voting locations for Oswego County are announced before each election and typically include sites in Oswego, Fulton, and other population centers, though residents may need to travel to nearby early voting locations.