Erie County Democratic Elections Commissioner

04/07/2021

Become a poll inspector!

Go to https://www.elections.erie.gov/SignPoll to find out how you can serve your community and be a critical part of our electoral process.

04/06/2021

Objection hearings will be held today, Tuesday, April 6, in the 3rd Floor Conference Room at the BOE, 134 W. Eagle Street.

Go to https://bit.ly/3fJOIOL for the hearing schedule.

To observe or participate by Zoom, use this link and login info:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82399080963?pwd=WjZVRlcwZG5BdjVpL2VIOXBNcmtWUT09

Meeting ID: 823 9908 0963

Passcode: ecboe

Call 858-8891 with any questions.

04/05/2021

As we prepare to expand the use of e-poll books in 2021, BOE staff have been training with Tenex Software Solutions, Inc. to ensure a smooth technological transition.

Our thanks to everyone at Tenex for their assistance on behalf of the people and voters of Erie County.

04/02/2021

The Erie County Board of Elections will be open today, Friday, April 2, for regular business hours, 9 am - 5 pm.

Call 858-8891 for general information.

04/01/2021

I was pleased to take part today in the first session of the Online Voter Registration and Automatic Voter Registration Stakeholder Task Force established by the NYS Board of Elections.

With colleagues and experts from across the state, I will be focused on continuing to remove barriers to voting rights while ensuring the continued security and integrity of our elections.

It’s a great challenge and honor, and I look forward to it.

03/31/2021

For petitions, acceptances, and authorizations filed, go tohttps://www.elections.erie.gov/pdfs/ALL_Petitions305.pdf and https:// and www.elections.erie.gov/pdfs/Events3112.pdf.

Call 858-8891 with questions.

03/26/2021

For designating petitions filed with the Board of Elections, go to https://bit.ly/39jXyPl; for acceptances and authorizations, visit https://bit.ly/3fdI03v.

For all other information, go to elections.erie.gov or call 858-8891.

And remember that Friday, May 28 is the last day to register in person or by postmarked mail for the Tuesday, June 22 primary.

03/25/2021

The deadline for filing 2021 designating petitions with the Board of Elections is 5 pm today, Thursday, March 25.

For petitions filed to date, go to https://bit.ly/3riySg8. For acceptances and authorizations filed, go to https://bit.ly/3cXB2ge.

Go to www.elections.erie.gov or call 858-8891 for all other information.

03/24/2021

Filing of designating petitions continued today at the BOE, 134 West Eagle Street - the deadline is 5 pm tomorrow, Thursday, March 25.

Go to elections.erie.gov to view the updated filings list or call 858-8891 for more information.

03/24/2021

For 2021 designating petitions filed to date, go to https://bit.ly/3riySg8.

For acceptances and authorizations filed, go to https://bit.ly/3cXB2ge.

Go to elections.erie.gov or call 858-8891 for all other information.

03/22/2021

Designating petitions may be filed at the BOE, 134 West Eagle Street, through 5 pm this Thursday, March 25.

For a regularly updated list of filings, go to https://www.elections.erie.gov/2021FilingsReceived.

Call 858-8891 for more information.

03/22/2021

You may file designating petitions with the Board of Elections at 134 West Eagle Street beginning today, Monday, March 22, through this Thursday, March 25.

Our offices are open 9 am to 5 pm.

Call 858-8891 for more information or with any questions you may have.

03/19/2021

Remember that the dates for filing designating petitions with the BOE are this Monday, March 22 through Thursday, March 25.

Go to www.elections.erie.gov or call 858-8891 with any questions you may have.

03/17/2021

Letter: Board of Elections experience proves an unexpected pleasure

Always proud of and grateful for the tremendous work done by our BOE staff, each and every day!

Recently I called the Erie County Board of Elections to change my enrollment. The phone was answered on the third ring by a very pleasant representative who asked what I

03/16/2021

Erie County Board of Elections

Polls will be open noon to 9 pm today for village elections across Erie County.

The BOE provides technical assistance for these elections, but we do not administer them. If you have questions, use the links below to contact your village officials for more information.

Village of Akron: https://www2.erie.gov/akron/index.php?q=village-akron-elections

Village of Alden: https://www2.erie.gov/village_alden/

Village of Angola: http://www.villageofangola.org/index.html

Village of Blasdell: https://www.blasdell.org/

Village of Depew: https://villageofdepew.org/

Village of East Aurora: https://www.east-aurora.ny.us/

Village of Gowanda: https://villageofgowanda.com/

Village of Lancaster: https://www.lancastervillage.org/

Village of Orchard Park: https://orchardparkvillage.org/

Village of Sloan: http://www.villageofsloan.org/clerk.htm

As always, please call the BOE at 858-8891 if we may be of assistance in any way.

03/08/2021

Very pleased to welcome our colleagues from the Albany County BOE last week as we conferred on a variety of issues and reviewed best practices in advance of Election 2021.

03/02/2021

Message from Commissioner Zellner on designating petitions.

03/02/2021

Here is the 2021 designating petition schedule, which begins today:

Tuesday, March 2: First day for signing.

Monday, March 22 - Thursday, March 25: Dates for filing.

Monday, March 29: Last day to authorize designations and accept or decline designations.

Friday, April 2: Last day to fill a vacancy after a declination.

Tuesday, April 6: Last day to file authorization of substitution after declination of a designation.

Call 858-8891 with any questions you may have.

02/25/2021

Here is the 2021 designating petition schedule:

Tuesday, March 2: First day for signing.

Monday, March 22 - Thursday, March 25: Dates for filing.

Monday, March 29: Last day to authorize designations and accept or decline designations.

Friday, April 2: Last day to fill a vacancy after a declination.

Tuesday, April 6: Last day to file authorization of substitution after declination of a designation.

02/14/2021

Governor Cuomo Signs Executive Order Extending Party Registration Enrollment Period

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he has signed Executive Order 202.94 extending the enrollment period for voters to make changes to their party enrollment until Tuesday, February 16.

Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order extending the enrollment period for voters to make changes to their party enrollment until Tuesday, February 16.

02/11/2021

Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

To join today's 2 pm commissioners’ meeting via Zoom, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88176812159....

The meeting ID and passcode are 881 7681 2159 and ECBOE.

To join by phone, call 1-646-558-8656.

Go to elections.erie.gov to view the meeting agenda. Call 858-8891 for more information.

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02/09/2021

www.elections.erie.gov

There will be a public commissioners meeting via Zoom at 2 pm this Thursday, Feb. 11.

To join, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88176812159?pwd=VVZUaFhuUXlMNGN2MlNzam5MVzlqZz09.

The meeting ID and passcode are 881 7681 2159 and ECBOE.

To join by phone, call 1-646-558-8656.

Use the link below to view the meeting agenda. Call 858-8891 for more information.

02/09/2021

Ballot changes prompt deadline for party reregistration

“Ballot changes prompt deadline for party reregistration.”

Voters belonging to political parties no longer qualifying for ballot status have until Sunday to switch registrations.

02/04/2021

Use this link, https://www.elections.erie.gov/SignPoll, to apply to become an election inspector. It’s a great way to serve your community and get involved.

Call 858-8891 with any questions.

01/26/2021

If you recently received a letter informing you that your party is no longer on the ballot in NYS as a result of November’s election, you have until February 14 to enroll in a party with ballot line status: Democratic, Republican, Conservative, or Working Families.

New enrollment is required if you wish to vote in primaries.
If you do not change your enrollment, you will still be eligible for general and special elections.

For registration forms, go to www.elections.erie.gov. Call 858-8891 with any questions you may have.

01/22/2021

www.nycom.org

For all the important dates and deadlines in connection with this year's village elections, use the link below.

To register to vote, go to www.elections.erie.gov, and as always call 858-8891 with any questions you may have.

01/19/2021

Commissioner Zellner chairs this AM’s meeting of the New York State Election Commissioners Association’s bipartisan legislative committee as NYSECA’s virtual winter conference gets underway.

01/14/2021

Another Voice: More reforms needed to improve election process

Commissioner Zellner’s Another Voice essay regarding proposed election reforms.

One thing discussed: Earlier start dates for the counting of absentee ballots to deliver election results to the public in timely manner.

01/08/2021

If you receive a letter from the BOE informing you that you belong to a party no longer on the ballot in NYS as a result of November’s election, you have until February 14 to enroll in a party with remaining ballot line status: Democratic, Republican, Conservative, or Working Families.

New enrollment is required if you wish to vote in primaries.

If you do not change your enrollment, you will still be eligible for general and special elections.

For enrollment forms, go to elections.erie.gov. Call 858-8891 with any questions you may have.

01/06/2021

If you belong to a party that no longer qualifies for a ballot position as a result of this past November’s election, you will shortly receive notification from the Erie County Board of Elections.

You have until Feb. 14 to enroll in a party with ballot line status if you wish to vote in primaries: Democratic, Republican, Conservative, or Working Families.

For registration forms, go to www.elections.erie.gov, or call 858-8891 for more information.

12/23/2020

Governor Cuomo Signs New York Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2020 into Law

"The new law designates the Department of Motor Vehicles and other State agencies that interact directly with New York residents to work with the State Board of Elections to integrate agency and voter registration applications.

"This new, single application will serve as both an application for services and a voter registration application."

Governor Cuomo signed the New York Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2020 (S.8806 / A.8280C) into law, requiring designated State agencies to establish an automatic voter registration system as proposed by the Governor in State of the State in 2019 and 2020.

12/08/2020

The work of the BoE goes on today as we provide machines and other support for fire districts holding elections across Erie County.

11/30/2020

Erie County votes certified; turnout nears 75 percent

Erie County votes certified; turnout nears 75 percent

'This has been an unprecedented year for the Erie County Board of Elections,' Board of Elections Commissioner Ralph Mohr said.

11/28/2020

To view the certified Election 2020 canvass book, go to www.elections.erie.gov.

11/18/2020

We are in Day 2 of absentee ballot opening and counting at the BoE, where we have received more than 84,000 ballots for the 2020 general election.

Our hard-working staff have done an outstanding job in this unprecedented year, and we are grateful to them and proud of their service!