Sodus, New York Public Records

Registration deadlines fall 25 days before any election, and new registrants must provide either a New York State driver license or non-driver ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. As a town, Sodus holds local elections for Town Supervisor, four Town Council members, Town Clerk, and Highway Superintendent. These elections occur in odd-numbered years, with the next town elections scheduled for November 2025. Town Board members serve four-year staggered terms, while the Town Supervisor serves a two-year term. Information about local candidates and ballot measures is available through the Wayne County Board and at Town Board meetings held at Sodus Town Hall. Residents can locate their assigned polling place by visiting the New York State Board of Elections voter lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by calling the Wayne County Board directly. Polling places are assigned by election district, with locations typically at Sodus Central School, Sodus Town Hall, and various community centers depending on where voters live. New York provides extensive public access to election records under state Election Law. Voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though personal information receives protection for certain purposes. Campaign finance disclosure reports can be accessed through the New York State Board of Elections website at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov. Candidate filing petitions and designating documents are maintained by the Wayne County Board, while precinct-level election results are published after each election at elections.ny.gov. In the November 2024 presidential election, Wayne County reported approximately 38,000 voters casting ballots, representing roughly 65% turnout among registered voters. Results remain accessible through the Wayne County elections website. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, voters in the area will decide several significant races. New York will hold gubernatorial elections that year, with Governor Kathy Hochul's term expiring, along with all statewide offices including Attorney General, Comptroller, and Lieutenant Governor. The entire New York State Assembly - all 150 seats - will be on the ballot, with local voters participating in the 130th Assembly District race. One of New York's U.S. Senate seats will also be contested in 2026, as Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's term expires. At the Wayne County level, various Wayne County offices including County Clerk, Sheriff, District Attorney, and County Legislature seats may appear depending on term schedules. The Town of Sodus does not hold elections in even-numbered years, so no town offices will appear on the November 2026 ballot for local residents. Absentee ballots in New York are available to voters who will be absent from the county on Election Day, unable to vote due to illness or disability, or residing in or confined to a hospital or facility. Voters can request absentee ballots online through the State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Wayne County Board of Elections. Applications must be received by the board at least seven days before the election, or postmarked by that date if mailed. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the board within seven days after the election to be counted. Alternatively, voters can deliver ballots in person until 9:00 PM on Election Day.