Board of Elections

There will be a Republican Primary Election on Tuesday, June 27 for these offices in the following towns:

Town of McDonough
– Town Highway Superintendent – Vote for 1

Town of Norwich
– Councilmembers – Vote for 2

Town of Plymouth
– Town Supervisor – Vote for 1
– Town Council members – Vote for 2
– Town Highway Superintendent – Vote for 1

Town of Preston
– Town Highway Superintendent – Vote for 1

You must be a member of the Republican Party to vote in this Primary Election, with an active Voter Registration Status. Deadline to register to vote in the Primary Election is Saturday, June 17, 2023. Election Day Poll Sites will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM in these four towns only.

The registration deadline for the June 27, 2023 Primary Election is Saturday, June 17, 2023. Early Voting for this election will be conducted at the Chenango County Board of Elections, 5 Court Street, Norwich, NY 13815 during the following hours and dates.

– Saturday and Sunday, June 17, 18, 24 and 25, 9 AM – 5 PM
– Monday, Wednesday and Friday, June 19, 21 and 23, 9 AM – 5 PM
– Tuesday and Thursday, June 20 and 22, 9 AM to 8 PM

Did you cancel your landline phone number and go to a cell phone?
The Board of Elections would like to have your most updated information, in the event we need to speak with you. Please email your update to: boe@co.chenango.ny.us, or call 607-337-1760. Thank you.

2023 Change of Party Enrollments received between February 15, 2023 and July 5th, 2023, will become effective July 5, 2023.

2023 Ballot Access Dates for the November 7, 2023 General Election.

- First day to sign Designation Petitions is Tuesday, February 28, 2023
- Filing Dates for Designating Petitions: Monday, April 3 – Thursday, April 6, 2023
- First date to sign Independent Petitions: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
- Filing Dates for Independent Petitions: Tuesday, May 23 – Tuesday, May 30, 2023
- First day to conduct a Caucus: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
- Last day to conduct a Caucus: Thursday, July 27, 2023

Filings of Petitions and Caucus Certificates of Nomination can be made at the Chenango County Board of Elections, 5 Court Street, Norwich, NY between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Signature Requirement
- Conservative Signature Requirement
- Democratic Signature Requirement
- Independent Signature Requirement
- Republican Signature Requirement

The registration deadline for the Tuesday, November 7, 2023 General Election is Saturday, October 28. Early Voting for this election will be conducted at the Chenango County Board of Elections, 5 Court Street, Norwich, NY 13815 during the following hours and dates.

Saturday and Sunday, October 28, 29, November 4 and 5, 9 AM – 5 PM
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, October 30, November 1 and 3, AM – 5 PM
Tuesday and Thursday, October 31 and November 2, 9 AM to 8 PM

Accessible Absentee Ballot Information

Voters using the accessible absentee ballot system in need of printing services in order to print their ballot can access such services at certain public printing resources, including but not limited to, libraries, print stores, shipping stores, and office supply stores. Voters should contact their local printing resources for details on the printing services offered.

In-person voting using an accessible Ballot Marking Device (“BMD”) during early voting or on Election Day is still available to voters with a disability who do not want to vote by absentee ballot using the accessible absentee ballot system.

If you are visually impaired and require a ballot with accessible features you may apply using the online Accessible Absentee Ballot Application portal: https://absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov/home/accessible

Update to Absentee Voting

Due to NYS Election Law Section-209(2)(d) if you are issued an absentee ballot, you will be unable to vote on a voting machine during early voting and on Election Day.

Poll Workers Wanted:

Registered voters interested in becoming a 2023 poll worker can call 607-337-1764 or 607-337-1765 for more information.

2023 Offices to be Elected

Click here to view the 2023 Offices to be Elected list

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

Democratic Party
Commissioner
Carly J. Hendricks
(607) 337-1765

Lower Level, Chenango County Office Bldg.

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