19% of registered voters turned out for this year's Early Voting in the 2024 General Elections. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections reports that 17,046 voters went to the polls between October 26 and November 3. There are 86,163 registered … [Read more...]
Early Voting Begins Saturday, October 26
Early voting begins in New York State and Chautauqua County this Saturday, October 26. Four poll sites will be open in Chautauqua County for early voting. These sites are: • The Chautauqua County Fairgrounds at the 4-H Bldg./Ag & Expo … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation Strengthening Voting Protections
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to strengthen voting protections and make it easier for voters to cast their ballots. One bill will allow 17 year olds who will be 18 years old by Election Day to pre-register to vote and apply for an … [Read more...]
Early Voting For Conservative Primary For Family Court Judge Starts June 15
Registered Conservatives can start early voting in the June Primary this Saturday. The only primary on the June 25 Primary ballot in Chautauqua County is County Family Court Judge. Both Republican Peter R. Johnson and Republican Sally … [Read more...]
Early Voting Underway For Presidential Primary
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...]
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...]
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...]
Some Local Elections Will Be Moved to Even-Numbered Years Under Bill Passed By NYS Legislature
Some local elections will be moved to even-numbered years under a bill passed by the New York State Legislature. State legislators who supported the bill said the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected officials in the middle of … [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...]
