Erie County Board of Elections

Erie County BOE: 'The enthusiasm for this race is very high'

By • Nov 2, 2020
WBFO file photo

When voters in Erie County head to the polls for Election Day, at least 40% of their peers will have already cast ballots. A robust turnout is also expected Tuesday, according to one of the county's two election commissioners.

Suspicious substance proves harmless in scare at Board of Elections

By WBFO Newsroom • Sep 28, 2020

There were tense moments in the late morning and early afternoon Monday at the offices of the Erie County Board of Elections, where a suspicious substance was discovered in a piece of mail.

Absentee ballots - many more of them - are heading out in the mail

By • Sep 18, 2020
Michael Mroziak, WBFO

Thousands of absentee ballots were being mailed out Friday in parts of Western New York. As expected, concerns for COVID have resulted in a sharp rise in requests.

Common Council candidate alleges ballot discrepancy

By • Dec 5, 2019
Thomas O'Neil-White

A former Common Council candidate is voicing his concern about alleged voting irregularities in November’s elections.

Senior citizens took advantage of Erie County early voting more than any other age group

By • Nov 4, 2019
Tom Dinki/WBFO News

Mary Ann Basile, 72, cast her ballot at the Harlem Road Community Center in Amherst Friday afternoon, four days before Election Day. 

 

“I just thought it would be more convenient to come today than on Tuesday,” she said. “It’s too crowded on Tuesday. It’s nice to be able to come at your own convenience.”

 

Basile and other senior citizens took advantage of the convenience of New York state’s early voting more than any other age group in Erie County.

 

Erie County to offer e-poll book stations for early voting period

By • Sep 13, 2019
Michael Mroziak, WBFO

Erie County voters who plan to cast their ballots during the early polling period, October 26 through November 3, will have the opportunity to do so at any of the participating stations. They'll be the first to use a new electronic system that the county plans to roll out for all elections next year.

Early voting begins October 26

By • Sep 10, 2019
Mike Desmond/WBFO

Erie County's elections commissioners say they are as ready as they can be for the nine days of early voting which starts October 26.


Board of Elections clears school board candidates facing petition objections

By • Apr 26, 2019
Michael Mroziak, WBFO

Several candidates running in the Buffalo Board of Education elections Tuesday, May 7 cleared a hurdle along the campaign trail Friday. The Erie County Board of Elections reviewed, and then cleared, the petitions of several candidates who faced objections over some of their collected signatures.

Candidates starting petition drives earlier following election reforms

By Marian Hetherly • Feb 26, 2019

Candidates for elected office and their supporters will begin knocking on doors Tuesday, as the 2019 designating petition schedule gets underway.

Hours for submitting absentee ballots extended

By • Nov 3, 2018
WBFO / WBFO News

The Erie County Board of Elections is extending the hours for absentee voting ahead of the midterm elections.

Advocates push to reform NY election laws

By Chris Caya • Oct 11, 2018
Chris Caya WBFO News

Election Day 2018 is less than a month away - and that means time to register to vote is running out. The deadline is Oct. 12.

Board of Elections begins moving back process, after damaging fire

By • Dec 13, 2017
Erie County Board of Elections

The Erie County Board of Elections is starting to move back into its offices in downtown Buffalo, well over a year after a fire roared through its West Eagle Street building.

2017 Primary Election Results

By WBFO News • Sep 12, 2017

WBFO followed key races in the September 12 Primary Election. See the results from local polls here.

Voter registration rises as election approaches

By Chris Caya • Oct 18, 2016
WBFO File Photo

There's no doubt that the Presidential election is drawing heavy interest. That interest has drawn a record number of people who have registered online to vote.


State Primary has key elections taking place

By • Sep 11, 2016

Things are heating up both figuratively and literally for the Erie County Board of Elections.

Erie County election commissioners rule on petition challenges in 60th District

By • Aug 8, 2016
Michael Mroziak, WBFO

The Erie County Board of Elections has issued mixed rulings regarding two petitions in the upcoming race for the New York State Senate 60th District.


Local turnout high for key New York primary

By • Apr 19, 2016

New York’s presidential primary is in the political spotlight Tuesday. The Erie County Board of Elections says local voting has run smoothly and voter turnout appears to be its highest in years.

Mixed turnout anticipated in Erie County for Election Day

By • Nov 3, 2015
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The two commissioners of Erie County's Board of Elections are offering mixed thoughts on the anticipated turnout for Election Day 2015.


Polling location in Buffalo opens late

By Ashley Hirtzel • Nov 4, 2014
Ashley Hirtzel / WBFO

Voters were turned away from Unity Church at 1243 Delaware Avenue Tuesday morning. The polling site opened after 7 a.m., because three inspectors did not show up.

Judge rules candidate off school board ballot

By Eileen Buckley • May 2, 2014

A former Buffalo firefighter has lost his court challenge to appear on next week's Buffalo School Board election ballot. 

Two school board candidates ruled off ballot

By • Apr 22, 2014
WBFO File Photo

A second candidate running for one of three at-large seats on the Buffalo Board of Education was removed from the ballot Tuesday due to a lack of valid signatures.

Hiring of Poloncarz by Dems raises questions

By • Jan 4, 2014
WBFO File Photo / WBFO News

Questions have been raised about the hiring of Robb Poloncarz by the  Erie County Board of Elections.

Heavy voter turnout likely for local races

By chris caya • Nov 6, 2012

Election Day 2012  should be fairly busy at most polling locations in Erie County compared to some "off years."  

Polling Place Changes

By Chris Caya • Nov 5, 2012
WBFO News file photo

The day before ballots are cast in New York state, election officials are reminding residents that the 2012 redistricting process also means that thousands of voters could have a new polling place. 

Erie County Board of Elections predicting 26,000 absentee ballots

By • Oct 19, 2012
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With Election Day getting closer, the Erie County Board of Elections is dealing with an avalanche of absentee ballot applications and the problems of getting absentee ballots to the military overseas because of problems in Albany.

County Republican Elections Commissioner Ralph Mohr tells WBFO News there may be as many as 26,000 absentee ballots going out by the end of the elections season.