Erie County Democratic Elections Commissioner

05/30/2020

The staff at the BoE has been working hard responding to absentee ballot requests, and we’ll be going all through the weekend to ensure ballots are in the mail this week.

05/27/2020

Unscrambling Scrambled Election Priorities - Jeremy Zellner & Ralph Mohr

Commissioners Mohr and Zellner discuss the Tuesday, June 23 special and primary elections.

Unscrambling Scrambled Election Priorities - Jeremy Zellner & Ralph Mohr A New Morning with Susan Rose and Brian Mazurowski Tuesday, May 26th 00:06:19 Download

05/22/2020

Absentee Ballot Applications En Route to Erie County Voters

Absentee Ballot Applications En Route to Erie County Voters

Every eligible voter must receive an application this year.

05/20/2020

If you are interested in serving as a poll inspector for the Erie County Board of Elections, you may submit an online application at https://elections.erie.gov/SignPoll.

Call 858-8891 for more information.

05/12/2020

Erie County mailing over 380,000 absentee ballot requests for June 23 elections

More than 380,000 absentee ballot request forms are being mailed to voters by the Erie County Board of Elections in advance of the June 23 primary and special elections.

More than 380,000 absentee ballot request forms are being mailed to voters by the Erie County Board of Elections in advance of the June 2...

05/09/2020

The BoE staff is hard at work this weekend preparing and printing absentee ballot request forms for all voters eligible to take part in the Tuesday, June 23 elections.

05/09/2020

Despite extraordinary challenges, the Erie County Board of Elections staff met today’s deadline to send out overseas military ballots for the June 23 elections.

Many thanks to them for their hard work and dedication at this difficult time.

05/06/2020

Update from Commissioner Zellner about changes to NYS Elections. Go to www.elections.erie.gov for more information.

05/06/2020

A federal judge has ruled that New York State must hold its Democratic primary election on June 23 and reinstate all qualifying candidates on the ballot.

Continue to check www.elections.erie.gov for updated information.

05/06/2020

To submit an online absentee ballot request for the June 23 elections, go to https://www.elections.erie.gov/absenteeapp.

Call 858-8891 with any questions you may have.

05/01/2020

No. 202.26: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency

School board elections and budget votes are delayed until June 9, 2020 - they will be held by mail and all qualified voters will be sent an absentee ballot with return postage paid.

Today’s Executive Order also delays local special district and village elections until September 15, 2020.

No. 202.26: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency

05/01/2020

www.elections.erie.gov

For the results of yesterday's ballot position draw for the Tuesday, June 23 elections, use the link below.

Call 858-8891 with any questions you may have.

04/28/2020

www.elections.erie.gov

The official drawing for position on the Tuesday, June 23 primary election ballot will be held at 11 am this Thursday, April 30, 2020, and carried via Facebook live at facebook.com/ErieCountyNYBOE/.

Call 858-8891 for more information.

04/23/2020

All voters are eligible to cast an absentee ballot in the Tuesday, June 23 elections. For by-mail and online ballot request options, go to www.elections.erie.gov.

Here are important dates and deadlines to remember:

Monday, June 22 - Last day to postmark absentee ballot return to 134 W. Eagle Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

Tuesday, June 30 - Last day for board of elections to receive completed absentee ballot by mail

Monday, July 6 - Last day for the board of elections to receive military and special federal ballots by mail

04/17/2020

We are proud of everyone at the BoE who continue to serve on behalf of the people of Erie County even during this time of crisis.

04/17/2020

Whether from home or in the office observing all safety protocols, the BoE’s hard-working staff is still getting the job done and preparing for upcoming elections.

04/14/2020

Erie County Board of Elections

Erie County Board of Elections

As the result of a gubernatorial executive order, all voters are eligible to cast an absentee ballot in the Tuesday, June 23 elections due to the Covid-19 emergency.

To download and mail a ballot request to 134 W. Eagle Street, Buffalo, NY 14202, use the link below.

To submit a request electronically, go to https://www.elections.erie.gov/absenteeapp and follow the prompts.

Go to elections.erie.gov for updates as they become available.

04/13/2020

No. 202.15: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency

“...an absentee ballot can be granted based on temporary illness and shall include the potential for contraction of the COVID-19 virus for any election held on or before June 23, 2020.”

No. 202.15: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency

04/09/2020

04/09/2020

www.elections.erie.gov

Petition objection hearings have been scheduled for today, Thursday, April 9, beginning at 10 am.

To view the hearing schedule and learn how you may view the proceedings remotely, use the link below.

04/08/2020

www.elections.erie.gov

Use the link below to view the new schedule for the Tuesday, June 23, 2020 New York State presidential primary.

Go to elections.erie.gov for updated information as it becomes available.

04/08/2020

www.elections.erie.gov

Petition objection hearings have been scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 9, beginning at 10 am.

To view the hearing schedule and learn how you may view the proceedings remotely, use the link below.

04/06/2020

www.elections.ny.gov

Use this link to see the new dates and deadlines for the 27th Congressional District special election, now rescheduled for Tuesday, June 23.

Call 858-8891 with any questions you may have.

04/01/2020

Today is Census Day! Give yourself a break from all the #coronavirus news—take a few minutes to fill-out your #2020Census form online. It's easy, quick, and will ensure your community is accurately counted and funded.

Go to: 2020census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau

Today is Census Day! Give yourself a break from all the #coronavirus news—take a few minutes to fill-out your #2020Census form online. It's easy, quick, and will ensure your community is accurately counted and funded.

Go to: 2020census.gov

U.S. Census Bureau

04/01/2020

The April 28 presidential primary and 27th Congressional District special election have been moved to Tuesday, June 23.

Please regularly check here and at http://elections.erie.gov for further changes to the 2020 election calendar and all other updated information.

04/01/2020

No. 202.13: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency

- Any special election which was previously scheduled to occur on April 28, 2020 and rescheduled for June 23, 2020 by virtue of Executive Order 202.12 shall only contain the names of those individuals who had previously been qualified to appear on the ballot on April 28, 2020.

- Circulation, filing, and collection of any designating petitions, or independent nominating petitions for any office that would otherwise be circulated or filed pursuant to the Election Law, Education Law or any other consolidated law for any office commencing March 31, 2020 are hereby postponed.

- Any school board, library board, or village election scheduled to take place in April or May of 2020 is hereby postponed until at least June 1, 2020, and subject to further directive as to the timing, location or manner of voting for such elections.

No. 202.13: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency

03/28/2020

Cuomo Postpones New York’s Primary Election From April 28 to June 23

New York’s Primary Election Moved From April 28 to June 23.

Under rules set by the Democratic National Committee, New York could forfeit some delegates at the national convention for voting so late.

03/26/2020

To view the amended 2020 election schedule, go to elections.erie.gov.

The last day to fill a vacancy after a declination is this Monday, March 30.

Call 858-8891 with any questions you may have.

03/24/2020

Officials ponder options for April 28 special election amid Covid-19 concerns

Officials ponder options for April 28 special election amid Covid-19 concerns

Erie County officials are “seriously concerned” about safely conducting the next scheduled election on April 28, prompting calls for its ...

03/23/2020

Under the new election schedule adopted in response to the COVID-19 emergency, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, is the final day to authorize, accept, or decline designations.

Go to elections.erie.gov for updates as they are available.

03/23/2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Elections has adopted emergency local rules regarding the filing of objections.

Please go to https://bit.ly/39bn5HA to view the new protocols, and frequently visit the BoE's website at www.elections.erie.gov for updated information on all issues relating to the current emergency.

You may also call 858-8891 during regular business hours, 9 am to 5 pm weekdays.

03/20/2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Elections has adopted emergency local rules regarding the filing of objections.

Please go to https://bit.ly/39bn5HA to view the new protocols, and frequently visit the BoE's website at www.elections.erie.gov for updated information on all issues relating to the current emergency.

You may also call 858-8891 during regular business hours.

03/20/2020

Erie County BOE Preparing as if April 28 Election Will Happen

Erie County BOE Preparing as if April 28 Election Will Happen

BOE also busy with petition filing deadline.

03/20/2020

The BoE will be open at 134 West Eagle St. from 9 am to 5 pm today, Friday, March 20 for the filing of candidate petitions.

Go to http://elections.erie.gov and click **2020 Petition Filing** for a list of candidate filings to date.

Call 858-8891 with questions about this process.

03/19/2020

Commissioner Zellner discussed changes in the 2020 election calendar and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with Spectrum’s Ryan Whalen today.

For the new calendar, go tohttp://www.elections.erie.gov/pdfs/2020%20Political%20Calendar-REV-03.18.2020.pdf

Call 858-8891 for more information.