Early voting is underway for the Presidential Primary in New York State The Chautauqua County Board of Elections said all Democratic and Republican party members are eligible to vote in the April 2, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. All other … [Read more...]
Petition Process For Jamestown School Board Starts Today
Those interested in running for the Jamestown School Board can start collecting petitions today. The seats currently held by Frank Galeazzo and Nina Karbacka are up for election on May 21. There will also be an additional vacancy created by the … [Read more...]
Deadline To Change Political Party Affiliation Approaching
The deadline for voters to change political party affiliation ahead of this year's elections is approaching. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections announced that the last day to submit changes is Wednesday, February 14, 2024, for those … [Read more...]
Seven Races In Chautauqua County To Be Decided By Absentee Ballots
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...]
Candidates for Mayor, City Council Face Off In Today’s General Election
Today is Election Day. In the City of Jamestown, incumbent Democratic Mayor Eddie Sundquist is facing Republican challenger Kim Ecklund. Sundquist is aiming at winning a second term. Ecklund has served as a City Council At Large member for … [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...]
Board of Elections Looking for Poll Workers For Election Day
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is need of poll workers for the upcoming November 7, 2023 General Election. Board of Elections Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said that poll workers "play a critical role in our democracy and … [Read more...]
Board of Elections Warns of Scam Where People Are Impersonating Election Staff
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is warning residents about a new door-to-door scam where fraudsters are impersonating Board of Elections staff. The New York State Board of Elections received complaints that fake staff members were found … [Read more...]
County Legislature Requests Governor Hochul Veto Bill Moving Elections To Even-Numbered Years
Chautauqua County legislators are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to veto a bill that would move some elections to even numbered years. The State Legislature passed the bill, saying the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected … [Read more...]
Early Voting for June Primaries Begins June 17
Early voting for June Primaries begins this Saturday, June 17. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioner Brian Abram said there are a small set of primaries this year, with most voters not having a primary election to vote in, "We do … [Read more...]
