ALBANY - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections will likely get a boost in state aid to help cover the cost of electronic poll books and early voting. The money would come from $24.7 million that was recently allocated by the state Legislature … [Read more...]
Only Seven of the 19 Chautauqua County Legislature District Will be Contested in 2019 Election
MAYVILLE - It appears there will be just seven contested races for this year's Chautauqua County Legislature elections. Candidate petitions were submitted to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections last week and of the 19 seats that will be up … [Read more...]
17 Candidates Submit Petitions for Jamestown City Council, Three for Mayor
JAMESTOWN - The deadline has arrived and election petitions have been submitted to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections with a total of 17 individuals running for Jamestown City Council in addition to the three who've announced their intention to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Norm Green from the Chautauqua County Board of Elections
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 Chautauqua County Election Commissioner Norman Green stops by the WRFA studio to discuss recent changes in state election law and what they mean for both voters and … [Read more...]
Deadline to Register to Vote for November Elections is Oct. 12
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections reminds voters that Friday Oct. 12 is the last day to register to vote in person at the Board of Elections or by mail with a valid Oct. 12 postmark for the upcoming 2018 General Election on Nov. … [Read more...]
County Board of Elections Announces Training Sessions for November Poll Workers
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Norman Green and Brian Abram announced an open call training for any county Democrats or Republicans interested in becoming Election Day poll workers on Tuesday Nov. 6. According to … [Read more...]
Steuben County Man Charged for Removing Controversial Tom Reed Political Sign
CORNING, NY - A Steuben County resident has been arrested for allegedly stealing a controversial campaign sign belonging to the Tom Reed for Congress reelection effort. According to various media reports, including Ithaca.com, and a media release … [Read more...]
Election Officials to Participate in Exercises Focused on Protecting Integrity of Election System
ALBANY - New York State is stepping up its effort to ensure the 2018 elections go off without a hitch. On Wednesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the State Board of Elections—in concert with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security—will … [Read more...]
Republicans Lead All Registered Voter Totals in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections today released the official 2018 voter registration enrollment totals of 76,447 for Chautauqua County. For the first time since 2008, there are more registered Republicans in Chautauqua County then … [Read more...]
County Election Commissioner Supports Call for Early Voting in New York
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Democratic Election Commissioner Norman Green says he supports Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s call to bring early voting to New York State. Green said that under Cuomo’s proposal announced earlier this month, all counties with … [Read more...]
