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...]
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...]
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...]
Early Voting Starts Saturday, October 29
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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – NY 23rd Congressional Special Election-Primary – August 8, 2022
Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Brian Abram and Luz Torres explain how voting will work for a special election and primary for the 23rd Congressional District. … [Read more...]
Early Voting for Special Election, Primary for 23rd Congressional District Begins August 13
Early voting for the special election for the 23rd Congressional District and the Republican Primary for the 23rd District begins Saturday. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioner Brian Abram said everyone who is a registered voter in … [Read more...]
