Schuyler Falls, New York Public Records

New York voters can register online through the New York State Board of Elections at https://voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter/, by mail using a downloadable registration form, or in person at the Clinton County Board of Elections or DMV offices. The registration deadline is 25 days before an election for in-person or online registration, and postmarked 25 days before for mail registration. Acceptable forms of identification for first-time voters include a driver's license number, the last four digits of a Social Security number, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document showing name and address. The town conducts local elections for Town Supervisor, Town Council members, Town Clerk, Town Justice, Highway Superintendent, and other town offices. These elections are held in odd-numbered years on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. The next town elections will be held in November 2025 and November 2027. Information about local candidates, town ballot measures, and sample ballots can be obtained from the Clinton County Board of Elections and the Schuyler Falls Town Clerk. Residents vote at assigned polling places based on their election district; voters can look up their specific polling location by visiting https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ and entering their address, or by calling the Board of Elections. New York law makes several types of election records public. Voter registration lists are available for inspection and purchase by qualified requesters under Election Law §5-210, though individual voter registration forms containing signatures are not public. Campaign finance disclosures for candidates and political committees are maintained by the New York State Board of Elections at https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov/. Candidate petition filings, nomination certificates, and ballot access documents are public records maintained by the Board of Elections. Precinct-level election results are published on Clinton County's Board of Elections website following certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Clinton County saw turnout of approximately 34,000 voters out of roughly 51,000 registered voters, representing about 67% participation, slightly above New York State's average. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters throughout Clinton County will decide several important races. New York will hold elections for Governor and Lieutenant Governor (four-year terms), all seats in the New York State Assembly (two-year terms), and even-numbered State Senate districts (two-year terms). New York's U.S. Senate seats are not up for election in 2026, as Senator Chuck Schumer was re-elected in 2022 and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was re-elected in 2024. At the Clinton County level, depending on the election cycle, positions such as County Legislature seats, County Clerk, and other county offices may appear on the ballot. Town offices in this community are elected in odd years, so no town positions will be on the 2026 ballot. New York offers absentee voting for voters who will be absent from the county on Election Day, unable to vote due to illness or disability, or who have a permanent illness or physical disability. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Clinton County Board of Elections at least seven days before the election (earlier if the ballot will be mailed). Military and overseas voters can request absentee ballots through the Federal Voting Assistance Program. Applications are available at https://www.clintoncountygov.com/departments/board-of-elections or by calling (518) 565-4740. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days to be counted (for most elections). New York also offers early voting at designated locations in Clinton County during the nine days preceding Election Day, providing expanded access for voters who cannot vote on Election Day itself.