Wayland, New York Public Records

The state requires registration at least 25 days before an election, though same-day registration is available during the early voting period established in 2019, which typically runs for nine days before Election Day. New residents and anyone changing addresses should update their registration promptly. The Village of Wayland holds municipal elections for Mayor and Board of Trustees positions. Village elections in New York typically occur in March or June depending on local law, with the community holding elections for two-year trustee terms and four-year terms for mayor. Those wanting to confirm exact dates for the next village election cycle should contact the Village Clerk at (607) 728-2267. While village elections are nonpartisan, candidates may receive support from local political parties. Budget votes, local ballot measures, and referenda may also appear on village election ballots. Residents vote on county, state, and federal races during general elections held in November of even-numbered years. Polling place assignments can be found using the New York State Board of Elections polling place locator at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov, which allows voters to enter their address and find their assigned polling location, early voting sites, and ballot information. Public election records in New York include voter registration lists (available to campaigns and political parties under specific conditions), campaign finance disclosure reports (available at www.elections.ny.gov for state candidates and from the Steuben County Board of Elections for local candidates), candidate petition filings, and precinct-level election results. The county board publishes unofficial results on election night and certified results after canvassing, available on their website and at their Bath office. New York's Senate seats are held by Chuck Schumer (term expires 2029) and Kirsten Gillibrand (term expires 2025, up for re-election in 2024, not 2026), so no U.S. Senate race is expected in 2026. New York State Senate seats (two-year terms since 2022) will also be contested, with the area in the 58th Senate District. At the Steuben County level, various Steuben County positions including County Legislature seats, District Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, and other county offices may be on the ballot depending on term expirations. Town of Wayland positions including Town Supervisor, Town Board members, and Town Justice may also be contested in 2026 if aligned with their election cycles. Voters should check with the Steuben County Board of Elections closer to the election date for a complete list of races and candidates. New York allows absentee voting for voters who will be absent from their county on Election Day, unable to appear due to illness or disability, or have other qualifying reasons. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Steuben County Board of Elections by calling (607) 664-2260, downloading from their website, or requesting online through the state Board of Elections website. Applications must be received by the Board of Elections at least seven days before the election (or the day before if applying due to sudden illness). Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days after the election to be counted. The state also offers early voting at designated sites in Steuben County, typically including a location in Bath and potentially other municipalities, during the nine days preceding Election Day. The county board's website and voter lookup portal provide information on early voting locations, hours, and requirements.