Saugerties, New York Public Records

Registration can be completed online through the New York State Board of Elections website at dmv.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registration-application, which accommodates new registrations and address changes. Anyone registering must provide their name, date of birth, New York driver license or DMV-issued ID number (or the last four digits of their Social Security number), and residential address. The deadline to register for any election falls 25 days before the election date, and New York permits same-day party enrollment changes only during specific periods before primary elections. Local elections in the town include positions for Town Supervisor, four Town Council members, Town Clerk, Town Justices, and Highway Superintendent, with terms lasting either four or two years depending on the office. The Village of Saugerties separately elects a Village Mayor and Board of Trustees, typically in March for two-year terms; the next village election is scheduled for March 2025. Town elections take place in odd-numbered years, with the next Town of Saugerties general election scheduled for November 2025. County elections for Ulster County Legislature representatives (the town is divided into multiple legislative districts), County Executive, District Attorney, and County Clerk occur in odd-numbered years as well. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the New York State Board of Elections polling place lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Ulster County Board directly. New York State makes certain election records publicly accessible, including voter registration lists (available to candidates and political committees under strict use restrictions), campaign finance disclosure reports filed with the state Board of Elections (searchable at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov), candidate petition filings, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Ulster County reported approximately 65% voter turnout, with roughly 75,000 ballots cast from about 115,000 registered voters, reflecting typical high-turnout presidential year participation. On November 3, 2026, voters throughout the area will decide several significant races including the New York Governor's race (Governor Kathy Hochul's term expires in 2026), all New York State Assembly seats (the town is in Assembly District 103 or 104 depending on location), New York State Senate seats (residents are in Senate District 46), and Ulster County offices including County Executive and County Legislature seats. No U.S. Senate seat from New York is scheduled for election in 2026 (Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's term expires in 2024 and Senator Chuck Schumer's in 2028), but the U.S. House of Representatives sefor New York's 19th Congressional District (which includes the community) will be on the ballot. Voters can also expect ballot proposals for New York State constitutional amendments or county-level referenda. To request an absentee ballot in New York, voters must submit an absentee ballot application to the Ulster County Board of Elections, either by downloading the form from their website, requesting one by phone, or applying through the state's online absentee ballot portal. Applications must be received by the Board of Elections at least seven days before the election (or the day before the election for voters who become unexpectedly hospitalized or disabled). New York allows absentee voting for reasons including absence from the county on Election Day, illness or disability, primary care of a sick or disabled person, incarceration for a non-felony conviction, or inability to vote due to duties related to the election. Early voting is available at designated sites in Ulster County during the nine days preceding Election Day, with locations and hours posted on the Ulster County Board's website.