MAYVILLE - It’s Primary Day in Chautauqua County with several towns throughout the county scheduled to have contested races. Primary voting will take place from noon to 9 p.m. Any resident at least 18 years of age who has previously registered and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Three Jamestown City Council Seats for Grabs in 2013 Election
JAMESTOWN - The deadline has passed for local residents who plan on running for election this coming November and it appears two current members of the Jamestown city council will not be seeking reelection. Neither councilman Steve Szwejbka (I-Ward … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County BOE Announces Reduction in Voting Districts for Upcoming Election
MAYVILLE - There’s going to be some changes for voters in Chautauqua County when they go to the polls in the November election. Chautauqua County Board of Elections commissioners Norman Green and Brian Abram announced on Monday that there will be 20 … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Board of Elections Hit Snag in New Legislature District Lines
JAMESTOWN - The local election season is off to a rough start this year. On Thursday, the Chautauqua County Board of Elections met in a special meeting, with Democratic commissioner Norman Green and Republican Commissioner Brian Abram at odds over … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County BOE to Assist Jamestown Schools with 2013 Election
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools will be transitioning this year to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections' paper ballot optical scan voting system. That’s according to County Election officials, who said that Jamestown joins Bemus Point, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County BOE to use New E-Poll Books Today in Fredonia Elections
JAMESTOWN - During today’s election in Fredonia, Chautauqua County Board of Elections will provide the very first state approved electronic poll book pilot. Currently voters in Chautauqua County sign in to vote using a pen and paper poll book that … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Forestville Central School Now Using County BOE Optical Scan Machines
MAYVILLE - Forestville Central School will be joining three other county school districts using paper ballot optical scan voting machines for school elections, announced the Board of Elections. Forestville will be joining Cassadaga Valley, Bemus … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County BOE Announces Maps of New County Legislature Districts
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections now has a map featuring the new 19-member County Legislature districts available to the public. The maps, along with descriptions, can be found at the board of elections website at … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Board of Elections Announces Final 2012 Election Numbers
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections has announced the certified final vote totals for the Nov. 6, 2012 General Election. A total of 53,183 voters turned out for the election and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney carried … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Election Officials Report Positive Election Day Turnout
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County election officials were pleased with voter turnout on Election Day and the fact that everything ran smoothly at all the county’s 124 election districts. Democratic Election Commissioner Norman Green spoke with WRFA on … [Read more...]