Spring Valley, New York Public Records

New York residents can register to vote online through the State Board of Elections website at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by submitting a paper registration form available at the county Board of Elections, DMV offices, or various public agencies. Registration must be completed 25 days before any election, as New York does not offer same-day voter registration. The process requires providing name, address, date of birth, and either a NY driver's license number or last four digits of Social Security number. Municipal elections in the village select the mayor and village trustees, who serve as board members. The mayor serves a four-year term, while trustees serve four-year staggered terms with some seats contested every two years. The next village elections are scheduled for March 2025 and March 2027 under New York's standard municipal election calendar, typically occurring on the third Tuesday in March. Information on candidate petitions, ballot access, and local election details is available through the Village Clerk at 845-352-1100 and the Rockland County Board of Elections. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the Polling Place Locator at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov, which requires entering name, county, date of birth, and zip code. New York public records law makes certain election information publicly accessible. Voter registration lists are available to candidates and political committees under Election Law §5-208. Campaign finance disclosure reports are filed with the NY State Board of Elections and searchable at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov. Candidate filings including designating petitions and financial disclosure statements are public records. Detailed precinct-level election results are published by the Board of Elections after each election and available at the county BOE office or on their website. In the November 2024 presidential election, Rockland County reported approximately 65% voter turnout with over 180,000 ballots cast among approximately 278,000 registered voters, reflecting strong engagement in the competitive presidential race. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Spring Valley and Rockland County voters will decide several significant races. The entire New York State Assembly—all 150 seats including local Assembly District 97 and neighboring districts—is up for election. New York State Senate seats, including District 38 which covers the village, serve two-year terms and will be on the ballot. Governor Kathy Hochul's term expires, making the 2026 gubernatorial election a major statewide contest. One U.S. Senate seat may be contested, as Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's term expires in 2024, though Chuck Schumer's current term runs through 2028. All of New York's 26 U.S. House seats will be contested, including District 17 which includes Rockland County. Rockland County executive and legislative seats may appear on the ballot depending on term schedules, along with various countywide offices, town positions, and village races. New York allows absentee voting by mail for voters who will be absent from the county on Election Day, unable to vote due to illness or disability, or have duties related to primary care of sick individuals. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the Board of Elections at least seven days before the election, or postmarked by that date. Completed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days. The state also offers early voting at designated sites during the nine days preceding Election Day, typically from the Saturday before through the Sunday before Election Day, with extended hours. Early voting locations for local residents are announced before each election by the Rockland County Board of Elections and typically include sites at the county Board of Elections office and other accessible locations throughout Rockland County.