West Chazy, New York Public Records

New York residents can register to vote online through the New York State Board of Elections website at DMV.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registration-application. Registration requires being a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by the end of the year of registration, a resident of Clinton County and New York State for at least 30 days before the election, and not claiming the right to vote elsewhere. Registration must be received or postmarked at least 25 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. New York does not have same-day voter registration. Acceptable forms of identification for registration include a valid New York driver's license or non-driver ID, or the last four digits of a Social Security number. As an unincorporated hamlet, this community does not hold separate municipal elections for mayor or town council. Local governance is provided by the Town of Champlain, which holds town elections in odd-numbered years for positions including Town Supervisor, Town Council members, Town Clerk, and other town offices. Town of Champlain elections are typically held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in odd years, with the next town elections scheduled for November 2025. Information about Town of Champlain candidates and local ballot questions can be obtained from the Clinton County Board of Elections or the Town Clerk at (518) 298-8746. Residents can find their assigned polling location by using the New York State Board of Elections polling place lookup tool at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Clinton County Board of Elections at (518) 565-4740. Polling places are assigned based on residential address and election district. Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Election Day. New York's election records are partially public under state law. Voter registration lists are available for purchase by authorized users including candidates and political committees, but are not freely published online for privacy reasons. Campaign finance records for state-level candidates are maintained by the New York State Board of Elections and searchable at publicreporting.elections.ny.gov. Local campaign finance filings are kept at the Clinton County Board of Elections. Candidate filings, including petitions and statements of candidacy, are public records available for inspection. Election results by precinct are published by the Board of Elections after certification. In the November 2024 presidential election, Clinton County reported approximately 60-65% voter turnout of registered voters, with total votes cast around 27,000-30,000 out of approximately 44,000 registered voters. The county has historically been competitive in presidential elections, though specific 2024 results showed typical partisan patterns for northeastern New York. The November 3, 2026 general election will include several significant races for local voters. New York does not have a U.S. Senate seat up for election in 2026 (next Senate race is 2028), and the Governor's race is not scheduled for 2026 (next gubernatorial election is 2026). However, 2026 elections will include all 213 seats in the New York State Assembly (West Chazy is in Assembly District 115), and odd-numbered State Senate districts (Clinton County is in Senate District 45, which is odd-numbered and therefore up in 2026). County-level positions including Clinton County Legislature representatives, County Clerk, Sheriff (if the term expires), and other county offices may appear on the ballot depending on term schedules. Voters should check with the Clinton County Board of Elections for the complete list of races and candidates as the election approaches. New York allows absentee voting for voters who will be absent from the county on Election Day, unable to appear due to illness or disability, or have duties related to primary care of individuals who are ill or disabled. Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through the state Board of Elections, by mail, or in person at the Clinton County Board of Elections. Applications must be received by the Board of Elections at least seven days before the election if requesting mail delivery, or the day before the election if picking up in person. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received within seven days, or delivered in person by 9:00 PM on Election Day. New York enacted early voting in 2019, allowing in-person early voting at designated early voting sites during the nine days preceding Election Day. Clinton County typically operates one or more early voting locations in Plattsburgh, with specific sites announced before each election.