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Chautauqua County Board of Elections

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2026 Designating Petition Filing Period
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections will be accepting Designating Petitions for the 2026 Election Cycle from Monday, March 30 to Monday, April 6.
Our office will be open the following schedule:
 
Monday, March 30: 8:30 AM to 5PM
(petitions only accepted 9AM to 5PM).
 
Tuesday, March 31: 8:30 AM to 5PM
(petitions only accepted 9AM to 5PM).
 
Wednesday, April 1: 8:30 AM to 5PM
(petitions only accepted 9AM to 5PM).
 
Thursday, April 2: 8:30 AM to 5PM
(petitions only accepted 9AM to 5PM).
 
Friday, April 3: 9AM to 5PM.
 
Monday, April 6: 8:30 AM to 5PM
(petitions only accepted 9AM to 5PM).
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2026 Training Dates
See below the 2026 Training Dates:
Dates also available on our Poll Worker Page, Here
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General Village Election
Sinclairville and Westfield
March 18, 2026
Polls are open Noon to 9:00PM
Early Voting is not held for the General Village Election.
All other County Villages conduct Elections at the November General Elections..
Village of Sinclairville voters should contact the Village of Sinclairville Clerk with questions. 

School Board Elections
May 19, 2026
Contact your District Clerk for more information.
Early Voting is not held for School Board Elections.

Federal/State/Local Primary Election
June 23, 2026
Polls are open 6:00AM to 9:00PM
Voters are eligible to vote in the Primary if their enrolled party has a Primary in the election district they reside.
Early Voting - June 13 to June 21

General Election
November 3, 2026
Polls are open 6:00AM to 9:00PM
Early Voting - October 24 to November 1

Maximum individual campaign
contribution limits for 2026. Countywide Candidates is $4,011.55. Non Countywide candidates is $1000.00. - pursuant to NYS Election Law
See complete breakdown of contribution limits.

Helpful Links

2026 Unofficial Petitions Filed Report

2026 Offices Up for Election 

2026 Designation Signature Requirements

2026 Independent Signature Requirements

2026 Political Calendar
*All Dates Subject to Change by the State Legislature

Past Election Results

Past School & Library Election Results

FAQ Time Off to Vote

February 20, 2026 Enrollment Totals

Poll Watcher Certificate

Poll Worker Information

NYS and Local Party contacts

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Press Releases

Annual Meeting Information


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