Pertinent dates for the general election

November 4, 2008
All polls will be open 6:00am -9:00pm

Registration Information

The last day to register for this election is october 10, 2008. A registration form must be postmarked by the postoffice this date and received in the board of elections by october 15, 2008.

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.

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.

The last day to apply by mail for this election is october 28,2008. The application has to be postmarked by the postoffice by this date to have a ballot mailed to you. A voter can come into the board of elections any t[me up until november 3rd and vote by absentee in person.

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.

As always, if you need any assistance, please call our office at 607.778.2172.

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)
• Offices with Terms Expiring
• 2008 Elected Officials
• 2008 Election Candidates
• 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:

• 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

Frequently Asked Questions
(from the NY State Board of Elections site)

• Absentee Voting
• Campaign Finance
• Running for Office
• Election Law & Opinions

Enrollment Numbers:

• 2007 Enrollments
• 2006 Enrollments
• 2005 Enrollments