Poll Worker Recruitment

Follow the link below for more information on how you can help

https://www.elections.ny.gov/BecomePollworker.html

Online Guide for First-Time Voters

Being a first-time voter can feel intimidating as you navigate through new processes and learn the various steps to cast your vote. Luckily, with a few good resources and some guidance, you can feel confident walking into your polling station for the first time. Below are seven simple steps to follow to make your vote count.

https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/resources/student-voting-guide/

Welcome to the Seneca County Board of Elections.

NOTICE:

Seneca County Board of Elections will require any visitors to wear a mask when entering the office unless fully vaccinated.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Our office hours are 9:00AM to 4:00 PM Monday – Friday

Thank you and be SAFE!!

Main BOE Phone: 315-539-1760

Services provided include:

The Seneca County Board of Elections is a bi-partisan public office serving the voters of Seneca County. Our focus is to conduct fair and accurate Federal, State, County, Town, and Village elections.

Administration of all federal, state and local elections
Ballot preparation
Maintenance of voting machines
Absentee ballot coordination
Oversee voter registration and maintain an accurate inventory of all eligible voters
Collection of candidate financial disclosure reports
The compilation, tallying and reporting of election results
Providing election-related information and support to candidates, political parties and the general public

2023 Elections

Waterloo Village Republican Primary

January 31st, 2023

Voting will be at the Waterloo Community Center, 3 Oak Street from Noon to 9pm

Candidates for Mayor are: Walter M. Bennett and Jack O’Connor

Waterloo Village Election

March 21st, 2023

Voting will be at the Waterloo Community Center, 3 Oak Street from Noon to 9pm

Primary Election

June 27th, 2023

Election Day voting hours are 6am to 9pm.

Early Voting Period: Saturday June 17, 2023 – Sunday June 25, 2023

THIS GENERAL EARLY VOTING SITE SERVES ALL OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS IN SENECA COUNTY

THIS EARLY VOTING SITE IS ACCESSIBLE TO VOTERS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
NOTICE: IF A VOTER CASTS A BALLOT DURING EARLY VOTING, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE ON GENERAL ELECTION DAY
NOTICE: IF A VOTER REQUESTS AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, THEY ARE PROHIBITED FROM VOTING ON THE VOTING MACHINE. THEY MUST VOTE BY AFFIDAVIT BALLOT

Seneca County EARLY VOTING POLL SITE will be open on the following dates & times:

Saturday June 17, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday June 18, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday June 19, 2023 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday June 20, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday June 21, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday June 22, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday June 23, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday June 24, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday June 25, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

General Election

November 7th, 2023

Election Day voting hours are 6am to 9pm.

Early Voting Period: Saturday October 28^th, 2023 – Sunday November 5^th, 2023

THIS GENERAL EARLY VOTING SITE SERVES ALL OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS IN SENECA COUNTY

THIS EARLY VOTING SITE IS ACCESSIBLE TO VOTERS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
NOTICE: IF A VOTER CASTS A BALLOT DURING EARLY VOTING, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE ON GENERAL ELECTION DAY
NOTICE: IF A VOTER REQUESTS AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, THEY ARE PROHIBITED FROM VOTING ON THE VOTING MACHINE. THEY MUST VOTE BY AFFIDAVIT BALLOT

Seneca County EARLY VOTING POLL SITE will be open on the following dates & times:

Saturday October 28, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday October 29, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday October 30, 2023 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday October 31, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday November 1, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday November 2, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday November 3, 2023 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday November 4, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday November 5, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Absentee Voting

How to Apply for an Absentee Ballot

You may apply for an absentee ballot in any of the following ways:

By going in-person to the Seneca County Board of Elections at 1 Dipronio Drive, Waterloo, NY 13165
By designating another person to deliver your application in-person to the Seneca County Board of Elections and receive your ballot.
You may apply using the online Absentee Ballot Application portal: https://absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov/
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.

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. Voters using the accessible absentee ballot system can also print their absentee ballots at the County Board offices.

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.”

Qualifications to receive an Absentee Ballot

Absent from your county or on Election Day.
Unable to appear at the polls due to temporary or permanent illness or disability (temporary illness includes being unable to appear due to risk of contracting or spreading a communicable disease like COVID-19).
Unable to appear because you are the primary care giver of one or more individuals who are ill or physically disabled.
A resident or patient of a Veterans Health Administration Hospital.
Detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony.

Freedom of Information Requests (FOIL)

Freedom of Information Requests (FOIL) subject matter list

Board of Elections