Tillson, New York Public Records

New York residents can register to vote online through the New York State Board of Elections at https://voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter, or by submitting a paper voter registration form available from the Ulster County Board of Elections, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or public libraries. To be eligible, individuals must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by the date of the election, and residents of Ulster County for at least 30 days before the election. The voter registration deadline in New York is 25 days before an election for in-person or online registration, and postmarked voter registration forms must be received by the Board of Elections 25 days before the election. New York does not require voter ID at the polls; voters sign the poll book and their signature is compared to their registration. As an unincorporated hamlet within the Town of Rosendale, Tillson does not hold its own municipal elections for mayor or city council. However, Rosendale Town elections are held in odd-numbered years for Town Supervisor, Town Board members, and other town offices; the next Rosendale town elections will occur in November 2025. Local voters participate in Ulster County, New York State, and federal elections. To find their assigned polling place, residents can use the New York State Board of Elections polling place locator at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or contact the Ulster County Board of Elections. Polling places in the area may include Rosendale Recreation Center and other community facilities. New York's election records are largely public under state law; voter registration lists (excluding Social Security numbers and signatures) are available for purchase by campaigns and political committees. Campaign finance disclosure reports are filed with the New York State Board of Elections and accessible at https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov/. Candidate petitions, statements of candidacy, and financial disclosures are public. Precinct-level election results are published by the Ulster County Board of Elections and the state after each election. In the November 2024 presidential election, Ulster County saw moderate to high turnout, with approximately 60-65% of registered voters participating; the county has historically leaned Democratic in recent presidential elections. Looking ahead to the November 3, 2026 general election, voters in the area will decide several significant races. New York's gubernatorial election will be held in 2026, with Governor Kathy Hochul (or her successor) potentially seeking re-election. All 150 seats in the New York State Assembly and all 63 State Senate seats will be on the ballot, including the 103rd Assembly District and 46th Senate District seats that represent the area (districts subject to reapportionment). Ulster County will also hold elections for County Executive, County Legislators, and other county offices. U.S. Senate seats from New York are not up in 2026 (next scheduled for 2028 for Kirsten Gillibrand's seat), but all U.S. House seats, including New York's 19th Congressional District covering Ulster County, will be contested. Voters should check with the Ulster County Board of Elections in 2026 for a full list of local races, ballot measures, and candidate information. New York offers absentee voting for registered voters who meet eligibility criteria, including being away from the county on Election Day, illness or disability, or duties related to primary care of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled. Voters may request an absentee ballot online at https://absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov or by submitting a paper application to the Ulster County Board of Elections. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is typically seven days before Election Day if requesting by mail, or the day before Election Day if applying in person. Early voting is available in New York at designated early voting sites; Ulster County offers multiple early voting locations, and schedules are posted at the Board of Elections website before each election.