Spencer, New York Public Records

Registration must be completed 25 days before any election. New registrants need to provide proof of identity and residence, such as a New York driver's license, utility bill, or bank statement showing name and address. The town operates under a Town Board structure with a Town Supervisor and four Town Council members, all serving four-year terms. Town elections occur in odd-numbered years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. A Town Justice is also elected to a four-year term. Residents additionally vote for Tioga County Legislature representatives, with the town forming part of one legislative district. Candidate petitions and local ballot information can be obtained from the Town Clerk at (607) 589-6575 or the Tioga County Board of Elections. Voters can locate their assigned polling place using the New York State Board of Elections polling place locator at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Tioga County Board of Elections directly. The town typically operates one or two polling locations, generally at Spencer Town Hall or Spencer-Van Etten School facilities. Under New York's Freedom of Information Law, voter registration lists are public records available for inspection, though their use is restricted to election related purposes. Campaign finance disclosure reports for candidates are filed with the New York State Board of Elections and accessible at www.elections.ny.gov/CampaignFinance.html. The Tioga County Board of Elections publishes election results by precinct following certification. Spencer's turnout mirrored county averages. No U.S. New York voters can request absentee ballots for any reason; applications are available at www.elections.ny.gov or from the Tioga County Board of Elections and must be received by mail at least seven days before the election or in person the day before. Early voting is available at designated sites in Tioga County for nine days prior to Election Day.