Silver Bay, New York Public Records

As an unincorporated hamlet without its own municipal government, Silver Bay doesn't hold separate town elections. Residents instead vote in Town of Hague elections for Town Supervisor, Town Board members, Town Clerk, and other local offices, typically held in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Warren County elections for County Supervisor positions, county-wide offices, and state legislative seats occur in even-numbered years. Residents can find their assigned polling place using the New York State Board of Elections lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov, which requires entering name and date of birth or address information. Local voters typically cast ballots at the Hague Community Center or Hague Town Hall depending on their election district. In New York, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection at the Warren County Board of elections, though use restrictions apply. Campaign finance disclosures for state and county candidates are searchable through the New York State Board of Elections website at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov. New York does not have a U.S. Senate seat up in 2026; both Senators Schumer and Gillibrand were elected in 2022 and 2024 cycles respectively. Residents seeking absentee ballots must apply through the Warren County Board of Elections, with applications available online at www.warrencountyny.gov/elections. New York allows absentee voting for various reasons including absence from county, illness, physical disability, or duties related to primary care of individuals. Early voting is available at designated locations, typically beginning nine days before Election Day and running through the Sunday before the election. Warren County establishes early voting sites in Lake George and other locations accessible to area residents.