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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 the form from this site (the voter registration form), pick a form up at any postoffice, or call the board of elections at 607.778.2172 and request a form be mailed.

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY - TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012

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

Registration deadline information:

Friday, March 30, 2012 - Last day to register for the 2012 Presidential Primary Election.  Registration forms must be postmarked 3/30/12 and received by 4/4/12.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - Last day to update your address for the 2012 Presidential Primary Election.  Form must be received by 5:00 p.m.

FEDERAL PRIMARY - TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012

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

Registration deadline information:

Friday, June 1, 2012 - Last day to register for the 2012 Federal Primary Election.  Registration forms must be postmarked 6/1/12 and received by 6/6/12.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - Last day to update your address for the 2012 Federal Primary Election.  Form must be received by 5:00 p.m.

STATE/COUNTY/LOCAL PRIMARY 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

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

Registration deadlines T.B.A.

GENERAL ELECTION - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2012

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

Registration deadline information:

Friday, October 5, 2012 - Last day to register for the 2012 General Election.  Registration forms must be postmarked 10/5/12 and received by 10/10/12.

Friday, October 5, 2012 - Last day to change enrollment for 2013 Elections.  Registration forms must be postmarked 10/5/12.                                                                                                               NOTE:  A change of enrollment made after this date will not take effect until after the General Election in 2013

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - Last day to update your address for the 2012 General Election.  Form must be received by 5:00pm.

Please note: as long as you will be 18 by election day (11/6/12) 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 10th, please call the Election Office at 778.2172 for information on voting at your new polling place.

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 which can be obtained from this site (absentee ballot form) or 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), the dates you will be absent from the county and where you will be. 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.

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.state.ny.us to view all filed disclosures

There will be a Campaign Finance Seminar held by the New York State Board of Elections on May 30th, 2012, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Broome County Office Building, 2nd floor Auditorium.  Anyone interested may attend.

2012 TERM EXPIRATION LIST

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.

2012 district finder

2011 REDISTRICTING MAP

VOTING MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS:

VOTING MACHINE INSTRUCTION POSTER

SAMPLE BALLOTS

Presidential Primary sample ballot for 22nd and 24th Congressional Districts 

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:

• Voter Registration Form
• Absentee Ballot Form
• Registration and Absentee Ballot Request - Federal Post Card Application Military and Special Federal Applicants
• Election Inspector Applications Form

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

• Official New York State Political Calendar (on NYSBOE site)
• 2011 Term Exp
• 2011 Elected Officials
• Voter Turnout History
• Election Districts Maps
• Legislative Districts Maps
• Polling Places
• Voting Information System (Enter an address and find your polling place and elected officials)

Election Results:

• 2011 General Election Official Results
• 2011 Primary Election Official Results
• 2010 General Election Official Results
• 2010 Primary Election Official Results
• 2009 Primary Election Official Results
• 2009 General Election Official Results
• 2008 General Election Official Results
• 2008 Primary Election Official Results
• 2008 Presidential Primary Election Official Results
• 2007 General Election Official Results
• 2007 Primary Election Official Results
• 2006 General Election Official Results
• 2006 Primary Election Official Results
• 2005 General Election Official Results
• 2005 Primary Election Official Results
• 2004 General Election Official Results
• 2004 Primary Election Official Results
• 2004 Presidential Primary Election Official Results
• 2003 General Election Official Results

Enrollment Numbers:

• 2011 Enrollments by district
• 2011 Enrollment summary by town
• 2010 Enrollments by district
• 2010 Enrollment summary by town
• 2010 Enrollment by legislative district
• 2009 Enrollments by district
• 2009 Enrollments by town
• 2008 Enrollments
• 2007 Enrollments
• 2006 Enrollments
• 2005 Enrollments

Campaign Finance 2012 Filer Update - posted on the NY State board of elections website