The Chautauqua County Board of Elections issued a statement in response to a critical report by the New York Coalition for Open Government. The Coalition for Open Government had criticized the Board of Election for failing to answer Freedom of … [Read more...]
Ward 3 Councilmember Brackman Holds Onto Seat After Ballot Hand Count
Jamestown Ward 3 Council Member Regina Brackman holds onto her seat following a hand count of absentee and provisional affidavit ballots. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections sent a release saying the Board is now required by New York State to … [Read more...]
4% Turn Out for Early Voting in Chautauqua County
Just over 4% of registered voters in Chautauqua County turned out for early voting between October 23rd and 31st. Republican Election Commissioner Brian Abram said 3-thousand-276 came out to early vote this year. Statewide, he said the turn out was … [Read more...]
October 18th Deadline for Absentee Ballot Requests
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...]
October 8th Deadline to Register To Vote
The deadline to register to vote in the November 2nd General Election is October 8th. County Board of Election Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said voters can obtain a Voter Registration form by calling (716) 753-4580, downloading a form … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Board of Elections Looking for Poll Workers
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is looking for Poll Workers for the November 2nd General Election. Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said they have trained 361 Poll Workers for the election so far. The inspectors help staff 49 poll … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Board of Elections Opening Absentees Tuesday
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections will be opening Absentee ballots starting at 11am tomorrow. Democratic Election Commissioner Luz Torres said no candidate has the opportunity of overcoming the deficit of their opponent. The last day for … [Read more...]
City Council President Suggests Alternative Locations for Ward 3 Polling Site
JAMESTOWN - It appears the Chautauqua County Board of Elections (BOE) will be looking at a couple of alternative locations for a polling site in downtown Jamestown. During Monday's Jamestown City Council meeting, county election commissioners … [Read more...]
County Board of Elections Will Work with City Officials to Discuss Alternative Polling Site for Ward 3
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections says it has the final say in selecting the polling location for a group of voters in Jamestown - even if that means keeping it at the National Comedy Center (NCC) on W. Second Street. However, the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters: Chautauqua County Election Commissioners Norm And Brain Abram – January 2021
Chautauqua County Election Commissioners Brian Abram and Norm Green discuss several issues facing the BOE at the start of the new year - including searching for a possible new polling site location for Ward 3 voters in Jamestown, getting a new … [Read more...]
