Tappan, New York Public Records

The registration deadline falls 25 days before any election, and applicants must be U.S. Citizens, 18 years old by election date, and county residents for at least 30 days. Acceptable identification includes a New York driver's license or non-driver ID number. Because Tappan is an unincorporated hamlet within the Town of Orangetown, there are no separate municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents vote for Orangetown Town Supervisor and Town Council members in odd-numbered years. The most recent town elections took place in November 2023, with the next scheduled for November 2025. Local voters also participate in county, state, and federal contests. Residents can locate their assigned polling place using the tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by calling the Board of Elections. Polling locations have historically included the Tappan Reformed Church and South Orangetown Middle School. During the November 2024 presidential election, Rockland County recorded approximately 64% voter turnout with roughly 196,000 ballots cast from 307,000 registered voters, demonstrating strong engagement in a competitive cycle. The November 3, 2026 general election will bring several major races to the area. Voters will decide the New York Governor position (Kathy Hochul's current term expires 2026), all New York State Assembly seats including District 97 which represents the hamlet, New York State Senate District 38, Rockland County Executive, County Clerk, and potentially county legislative seats depending on district boundaries. No U.S. Senate seat from New York is scheduled for 2026, as both Schumer and Gillibrand terms expire in different cycles. State constitutional amendments or county propositions may also appear on the ballot. New York permits absentee voting for various reasons including absence from the county on election day, illness, disability, or primary care responsibilities. The Board of Elections must receive absentee ballot applications at least seven days before the election if submitted by mail, or the day before if applying in person. Voters can request ballots online at absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov. The state also offers early voting for nine days prior to Election Day at designated sites announced by the Board of Elections. Public election records available locally include voter registration lists, which candidates and political committees can purchase with restrictions on commercial use. Campaign finance disclosure reports filed with the New York State Board of Elections are searchable at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov. Candidate petition filings, candidate information, and certified election results by election district are published after each election on the county Board of Elections website, showing vote totals for each race and precinct-level breakdowns.