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Seven Races In Chautauqua County To Be Decided By Absentee Ballots

November 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Damico, Kate Wdowiasz, Kevin Muldowney, Marcus Buchanan

Early Voting Starts Saturday, October 28

October 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Chautauqua Mall, Early Voting, Robert H. Jackson Center

Gov. Hochul Signs Laws Strengthening Early Voting, Republicans and Conservatives File Lawsuit

September 22, 2023 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Absentee Ballot, COVID-19, Early Voting, Elise Stefanik, Kathy Hochul, New York State Board of Elections

Jamestown Democratic, Republican Committees Announce Endorsements for November Election

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Alyssa Porter, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Billy Torres, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, Elisabeth Rankin, Fred Larson, Isaiah Rashad II, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Democratic Committee, Jamestown Republican Committee, Jamie Gustafson, Jeff Russell, Joe Paterniti, John I. LaMancuso, John L. LaMancuso, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kaycee Colburn, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Phillip Landy, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Reedy, Russ Bonfiglio, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vanessa Weinert

Over 9,000 Residents Have Already Voted in Chautauqua County

November 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Early Voting, Luz Torres

NYS Court of Appeals Upholds New Absentee Ballots Law

November 3, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Letitia James, New York State Board of Elections, New York State Court of Appeals

Early Voting Starts Saturday, October 29

October 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Chautauqua Mall, Early Voting, Luz Torres, Robert H. Jackson Center

Hochul Signs Legislation to Allow Voting By Absentee Due to COVID-19

January 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Absentee Ballot, COVID-19, Kathy Hochul

Brackman Holds On By 2 Votes To Win City Council Ward 3 Seat

November 16, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Absentee Ballot, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Jamestown City Council, Regina Brackman, Robert Reedy

October 18th Deadline for Absentee Ballot Requests

October 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Absentee Ballot, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Luz Torres

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