Varysburg, New York Public Records

Residents can register to vote online through the New York State Board of Elections website at https://voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter/. The registration deadline falls 25 days before Election Day, though New York allows same-day voter registration during the early voting period, which typically begins nine days before Election Day. Voters need proof of identity and residency, such as a driver's license, utility bill, or bank statement. Registration is also available in person at the Wyoming County Board of Elections, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or by downloading and mailing a voter registration form. As an unincorporated hamlet, Varysburg does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Instead, residents vote for Town of Orangeville officials, including the Town Supervisor and Town Board members, in odd-numbered years during the general election in November. County-level elections include Wyoming County Legislature representatives, County Sheriff, County Clerk, and other county offices. Local voters cast ballots in Wyoming County Legislative District 4. State legislative elections include the New York State Senate District 57 and New York State Assembly District 139. Residents can find their assigned polling place by using the New York State Board of Elections polling place locator at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov/ or by contacting the Wyoming County Board of Elections. Polling places are assigned based on residence address and election district. For the hamlet, polling typically occurs at the Orangeville Town Hall, 8389 Main Street, Orangeville, NY 14543. Early voting locations for Wyoming County are announced before each election, with at least one early voting site available county-wide. Under New York Election Law, certain election records are public. Voter registration lists can be purchased from county boards of elections for legitimate purposes. Campaign finance disclosures are available through the New York State Board of Elections website at www.elections.ny.gov for state candidates and through the Wyoming County Board of Elections for local candidates. Candidate filing petitions and statements of candidacy are public records maintained by the Board of Elections. Election results by election district and precinct are published after certification and available from the Wyoming County Board of Elections. In the November 2024 presidential election, Wyoming County reported approximately 15,400 registered voters with a turnout of roughly 68-72%, consistent with Wyoming County's historically strong voter participation in presidential elections. The county tends to lean Republican in most elections, though local races often focus more on individual candidates than party affiliation. On November 3, 2026, Varysburg and Wyoming County voters will decide several important races. New York Governor Kathy Hochul's term expires in 2026, making the gubernatorial race a major statewide contest. All 213 seats in the New York State Legislature (63 State Senate seats and 150 Assembly seats) will be on the ballot, including local representatives for State Senate District 57 and Assembly District 139. The entire New York State Assembly faces election every two years. County-level positions potentially on the 2026 ballot include Wyoming County Legislature seats, though specific districts and terms should be verified closer to the election. Town of Orangeville positions including Town Supervisor and Town Council may appear depending on the election cycle. No U.S. Senate seat from New York is scheduled for election in 2026, as Senator Kirsten Gillibrand's term expires in 2024 and Senator Chuck Schumer's term expires in 2028. All U.S. House seats are contested every two years, so New York's 24th Congressional District (which includes Wyoming County) will be on the ballot. New York allows absentee voting for voters who will be absent from the county on Election Day, have an illness or disability, are a patient or inmate in a medical facility, or cannot vote due to duties related to primary care of individuals who are ill or disabled. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through the Wyoming County Board of Elections or downloaded from the New York State Board of Elections website. Applications must be received by the Wyoming County Board of Elections no later than 10 days before the election if applying by mail, or the day before the election if applying in person. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the Board of Elections within seven days after the election, or delivered in person by 9:00 PM on Election Day. The County Board of Elections provides detailed instructions and tracks absentee ballot applications and returns.