Several races in Chautauqua County, including the Dunkirk Mayoral election and Legislative District 1 seat, are coming down to absentee ballots. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Republican Commissioner Brian Abram said in the Dunkirk race, … [Read more...]
Early Voting Starts Saturday, October 28
Early voting for the November General Election starts Saturday, October 28 in Chautauqua County. Early voting sites will be set up at the following locations: - The Chautauqua County Fairgrounds' 4-H Bldg./Ag & Expo Center in Dunkirk - The … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Laws Strengthening Early Voting, Republicans and Conservatives File Lawsuit
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package Wednesday that includes strengthening early voting practices. All voters will now be able to mail in their ballot during the early voting period — not just those with valid, approved … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democratic, Republican Committees Announce Endorsements for November Election
The City Democratic and Republican Committees have announced their slate of candidates for the November General Election. Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist previously announced he is seeking re-election for a second term with Republican … [Read more...]
Over 9,000 Residents Have Already Voted in Chautauqua County
Over 9,000 voters have already cast their ballots in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said 7,064 voters took part in early voting during the nine-day span. This is the second highest … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Upholds New Absentee Ballots Law
The New York Court of Appeals has upheld a new state law allowing absentee ballots to be reviewed before Election Day. The court said in its decision that it would would be "extremely disruptive" to change the rules with absentee voting already … [Read more...]
Early Voting Starts Saturday, October 29
Early voting starts this Saturday in Chautauqua County Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram announced there will be four poll sites open for early voting. These sites include the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Hochul Signs Legislation to Allow Voting By Absentee Due to COVID-19
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022. This legislation continues to allow New Yorkers to request an absentee ballot during the pandemic where there is a risk of … [Read more...]
Brackman Holds On By 2 Votes To Win City Council Ward 3 Seat
Ward 3 Jamestown City Council member Regina Brackman retained her slim Election Day lead by just 2 votes over challenger Robert Reedy following absentee ballot counts. Brackman, a democrat, had 173 total votes to Republican Reedy's 171 following … [Read more...]
October 18th Deadline for Absentee Ballot Requests
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections has announced new deadlines for Absentee Ballot Applications. The deadlines have changed because of Election Law changes earlier this year. The last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail, email or … [Read more...]
