Board of Elections

Absentee Ballot Submission
VOTED ABSENTEE BALLOTS CAN BE RETURNED DURING EARLY VOTING OR ON ELECTION DAY AT YOUR POLLING SITE WITHOUT WAITING IN LINE. PLEASE SEE THE DOOR ATTENDANT WHO WILL PROVIDE THE ABSENTEE BALLOT BAG FOR YOU TO DEPOSIT YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT IN TO.

Poll Worker
- Become a Poll Worker
- We have filled all of our new poll worker classes for the upcoming November 3, 2020 General Election, and are currently recruiting poll workers for classes to be held early next year. Please check back for the 2021 poll worker winter class schedule. Thank you.

Accessible Electronic Ballot
- Accessible Ballot Instructions
- Accessible Electronic Ballot G.E. 2020

Absentee Ballot Application Request
- Portal Request for Absentee Ballot Application

Effective August 20, 2020, Temporary Illness also includes COVID-19 exposure, which allows voters to vote by Absentee Ballot for November 3, 2020 General Election. Click here to access the: Absentee Ballot Application for November 3, 2020 General Election.

Registered Voters are able to request an Absentee Ballot Application from the Board of Elections at 607-337-1760 or 607-337-1761, or emailing boe@co.chenango.ny.us. Please provide your full name and address where you would like the application sent to. Once the application is returned to the Board of Elections and processed, you will be mailed a ballot in early October for the November election. Voter registration deadline to vote in the November election is October 9, 2020. Additionally, you may request your ballot by email, fax, written letter or telephone call (one call per voter, please) by providing your name, DOB, telephone number, residence address, and address where you would like your ballot mailed to.

Early Voting at the Board of Elections Office, 5 Court Street, Norwich, NY will be available on:
- Saturdays and Sundays, October 24, 25, October 31 and November 1 from 9 AM to 2 PM
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday, October 26, 28 and 30 9 AM to 5 PM
- Tuesday and Thursday, October 27 and 29 9 AM to 8 PM

Local polling sites are expected to be open on Election Day from 6 AM to 9 PM, with the exception of the town of German voters who will vote at the Smithville polling site located at the Geneganslet Fire Station, 5273 State Highway 41, Smithville Flats, NY Please contact the staff of the Board of Elections with any questions.

Independent Petition Circulation for November 3, 2020 Ballot Access

The Absentee Ballot tally has been completed, and Official Election Results are now posted.

March 18, 2020 and June 15, 2020 Village Elections have been rescheduled for September 15, 2020 due to COVID-19.

November 3, 2020 General Election Early Voting Dates and Hours at Chenango County Board of Elections Office, 5 Court Street, Basement Level, Norwich, NY 13815:

October 24, 25, 31 and November 1 – 9 AM to 2 PM
October 26, 28, 30 – 9 AM to 5 PM
October 27 and 29 – 9 AM to 8 PM

Please note, 2020 in-person Voter Registration Applications must be received by 5 pm, October 9, 2020 at the Chenango County Board of Elections office. Click here to access Voter Registration Forms

Chenango County Offices to be Elected on Tuesday, November 3, 2020

German District 1
- Justice

Greene District 1, 2
- Justice
- Council (to fill vacancy)

Guilford District 1
- Justice
- Clerk

McDonough District 1
- Justice
- Council (to fill vacancy)
- Superintendent of Highways (to fill vacancy)

Town of Norwich District 1, 2
- Council (to fill vacancy)

Preston District 1
- Justice

Sherburne District 1, 2
- Justice
- 2 - Library Trustee (4 year term)
- 1 - Library Trustee (3 year term)

Smithville District 1
- Justice

Smyrna District 1
- Justice
- Council (to fill vacancy)

Republican Party
Commissioner
Mary Lou Monahan
(607) 337-1764

Democratic Party
Commissioner
Carol Franklin
(607) 337-1765

Lower Level, Chenango County Office Bldg.

5 Court Street
Norwich, NY  13815 Directions
(607) 337-1760
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