Elections

Democratic
Commissioner John L. Perticone
Deputy Commissioner Mary Pines

Republican
Commissioner Eugene D. Faughnan
Deputy Commissioner Karen Davis

General Information

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THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS HAS OPENINGS FOR POLLWORKERS. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING AS A POLLWORKER FOR THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 607.778.2172 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Registration Information

To obtain a registration form, you can print Voter Registration Form, fill it out completely making sure you sign it, and mail it to: Broome County Board of Elections, PO Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902. You also can pick registration forms up at any postoffice, or call the Board of Elections at 607.778.2172 and request a form be mailed.

Below information is subject to change when the New York State Political Calendar is released in April.

PRIMARY ELECTION - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Polls are open Noon - 9:00 p.m.

Registration deadline information:

Last day to register for 2013 Primary election - August 16
Last day to receive new registration; postmarked 8/18/2013 - August 21
Last day to change your address - August 21

GENERAL ELECTION - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Polls are open 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Registration deadline information:

Last day to register for 2013 General election - October 11
Last day to receive new registration; postmarked 10/11/13 - October 16
Last day to change your address - October 16
Last day to change your enrollment for it to be effective for 2014 Primary - October 11

Please note: as long as you will be 18 by election day (11/5/13) you can register to vote for this election.

Registration general information

If you are a registered voter in Broome County, and have moved within the county after October 16th, please call the Election Office at 778.2172 or email us at BCBOE@co.broome.ny.us for information on voting at your new polling place.

ELECTED OFFICIAL INFORMATION

Congressional District 19

Congressional District 22

122nd Assembly District

123rd Assembly District

124th Assembly District

52nd Senate District

2013-2014 Legislators

2011-2015 City Council

2013 Guide to Local Officials

CANDIDATES FILED

Coming in July

RUNNING FOR OFFICE

2013 Running for office Book

The first day to sign Designating Petitions (click on this for a link to sample petition) is June 4th. Any signature obtained before this date will be subject to challenge.
Designating petitions filing dates are July 8 - 11. The Board of Elections will be open until 5:00 p.m. these dates to receive petitions.

The first day to sign Independent Nominating Petitions (click on this for a link to sample petition) is July 9th. Any signature obtained before this date will be subject to challenge. Please consult the above 2013 Running for office Book for the rules governing these petitions.
Independent Nominating Petitions filing dates are August 13 - 20. The Board of Elections will remain open on August 20th until 5:00 p.m. to receive petitions.

ABSENTEE BALLOT INFORMATION

Any registered voter who will be absent from broome county on election day, or who is ill can vote by absentee ballot.

To obtain an absentee ballot a voter must fill out an application (click for link to form) or can be obtained by calling the Board of Elections at 607.778.2172. The form must contain the following information:

If you will be out of the county, your name, broome county address, phone number and date of birth, the address where you would like your ballot mailed to (if left blank it will go to your home address) and the appropriate reason checked. Make sure the application is signed and dated.
If due to an illness, check either the temporary illness box or if it is a permanent illness, fill out the d section "only for permanent illness or disability" it does not need to be completed by your physician.
You may apply for an absentee ballot in person at the Election office up until the day before an election. If you need your ballot mailed, the application must be received NO LATER than 7 days prior to the election.

ABSENTEE BALLOT STATISTICS:

LOCAL PARTY CONTACTS

If you are interested in becoming more involved in the political process, or if you have any questions concerning candidates political platforms, below is a list of County Committee's and their contact information:

LOCAL PARTY CHAIR CONTACTS

MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTERS:

Please go to the following link for instructions to receive a ballot via email:

https://newyork.overseasvotefoundation.org/overseas/home.htm

CAMPAIGN FINANCE

If a candidate spends or raises over $1,000.00 they must file their financial disclosures with the NYS Board of Elections. You can visit: www.elections.ny.gov to view all filed disclosures

2013 OFFICES

2013 TERM EXPIRATION LIST

DISTRICT FINDER

To use the district finder: all the streets are in alphabetical order then by zip code. Find your street and zip code, then check the house number range to find the line that defines your address. You will find your polling place location, and the last column will tell you what election district you are in.

2013 district finder

VOTING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS:

VOTING MACHINE INSTRUCTION POSTER

SAMPLE BALLOTS

will post before every election

Mission Statement:
The Broome County Board of Elections is responsible for the honest and efficient operations of all National, State, County, City, and Local elections in our County. The Board insures that all eligible County citizens are offered an opportunity to register and vote; to maintain a complete and accurate voter file of all the registered voters in Broome County area; to insure that the integrity of the balloting process is maintained throughout Broome County; to enforce all provisions of the New York State Election Law.

Forms

Information
(Political Calendar, Polling Places, Maps and Races)

Official New York State Political Calendar (on NYSBOE site) due April 2013
Voter Turnout History
Voting Information System (Enter an address and find your polling place and elected officials)

Election Results