ALBANY - New York State is stepping up its effort to ensure the 2018 elections go off without a hitch. On Wednesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the State Board of Elections—in concert with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security—will … [Read more...]
Republicans Lead All Registered Voter Totals in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections today released the official 2018 voter registration enrollment totals of 76,447 for Chautauqua County. For the first time since 2008, there are more registered Republicans in Chautauqua County then … [Read more...]
County Election Commissioner Supports Call for Early Voting in New York
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Democratic Election Commissioner Norman Green says he supports Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s call to bring early voting to New York State. Green said that under Cuomo’s proposal announced earlier this month, all counties with … [Read more...]
Top Three City Council At Large Candidates Remain Unchanged from Election Night
JAMESTOWN - Even though it was declared “Too Close to Call” the day after Election Day, there were no significant changes in the Jamestown City Council At Large Race, which resulted in current city council president Greg Rabb being ousted. The … [Read more...]
Local Election Sees Voter Turnout 38 Percent in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - For the 2017 General Election being a non-federal election year, voter turnout was still higher than usual for Chautauqua County. According to numbers from the Chautauqua County Board of Elections, more than 26,000 of the county’s … [Read more...]
Election Officials Question Anonymous Political Mailings Distributed in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is asking the individual or individuals who helped to send out a political mailing attacking candidates running for Jamestown City Council to come forward. According to the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Conservative Party Candidate for Celoron Mayor will Remain on Ballot
CELORON - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua County Board of Elections held a hearing Monday and has upheld a decision by the Conservative Party Caucus to nominate resident Jacob Felt as mayor. The decision came after … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Elections to Feature Nine Contested Races in November
MAYVILLE - Thursday was the deadline for candidates to hand in their petitions to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections in order to to run for office in the 2017 general election. This year’s election features races for several local offices, … [Read more...]
County Board of Elections Prepares for Busy Election Day
MAYVILLE - Election Day 2016 is less than 24 hours away and here in Chautauqua County, the Board of Elections says it’s ready for what is anticipated to be a record voter turnout. VIEW LIST OF CANDIDATES Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 … [Read more...]
Board of Elections Announces Extended Hours for Wednesday, Saturday
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections, located at 7 N. Erie St. Mayville, will be open late Wednesday night and Saturday morning to facilitate one stop absentee voting. The election office is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. … [Read more...]