Otsego County Board of Elections

06/12/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday June 13th, is the first day of Early Voting for the June Democratic & Republican Primaries.

Polls will be open from 9AM-5PM at both locations:

Brenner Building, Neahwa Park
24 Bertus Lauren Dr
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Meadows Office Complex
140 County Highway 33W
Cooperstown

Polls will also be open on the following dates:
Sunday June 14th: 9am-5pm
Monday june 15th: 9am-5pm
Tuesday June 16th: 12pm-8pm
Wednesday June 17th: 9am-5pm
Thursday Jun 18th: 12pm-8pm
Friday June 19th: 9am-5pm
Saturday June 20th: 9am-5pm
Sunday June 21st: 9am-5pm

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06/09/2026

New York State Board of Elections Urges Voters to Mail Completed Ballots Early Following USPS Postmark Changes

ALBANY, N.Y. (06/09/2026) – New York State election officials are encouraging voters to return early mail and absentee ballots for the June 2026 Primary Election as soon as possible following recent changes to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) postmark procedures that may affect how mail is dated and processed.

Under updated USPS guidance this year, a postmark reflects the date a mail piece is processed at a postal facility rather than the date it was deposited in the mail. As a result, mail placed in a mailbox on a particular day may not receive a postmark until a later date. To ensure ballots are counted, voters are strongly encouraged to mail their ballots well before the deadline or return ballots directly to a poll site or their county board of elections.

“While these postal changes do not alter New York's election laws, they underscore the importance of voters making a plan to return their ballot,” stated Kristen Zebrowski Stavisky, Co-Executive Director of the State Board of Elections. “The most effective step voters can take is to return their ballot early. Doing so helps ensure their vote reaches election officials in a timely manner and eliminates uncertainty related to mail processing.”

“The Board is committed to ensuring voters understand how these changes may affect the handling of mailed ballots,” added Raymond J. Riley III, Co-Executive Director of the State Board of Elections. “We encourage every voter who plans to vote by mail to review the deadlines, understand their options, and return their ballot as soon as possible. Every eligible voter should cast their ballot with confidence in the process and peace of mind."

New York State election law permits ballots to be postmarked up through election day. Voters who choose to mail a ballot close to this deadline may request a manual or hand-stamped postmark at a USPS retail counter. These are available at no charge upon request. Properly postmarked ballots must be received by the voter’s county board of elections within seven days of election day.

Voters in New York are encouraged to contact the State Board of Elections or their local county boards of elections directly for information about the upcoming election and voting options. If you have any questions regarding this press release, please contact Kathleen McGrath or Jennifer Wilson at the State Board of Elections at (518) 747-1953 or by email at [email protected]

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05/07/2026

Sample Ballots for the June 23, 2026 Democratic & Republican Primaries

Home Departments / Offices A-C Board of Elections Sample Ballots Sample Ballots for the November 4, 2025 General Election Click on your Town or Ward to see your sample ballot City of Oneonta Wards 1&2City of Oneonta Wards 3&4City of Oneonta Ward 5&6City of Oneonta Ward 7City of Oneonta Ward 8Bu...

04/30/2026

Candidates for the June 23, 2026 Democratic & Republican Primaries

DEMOCRATIC
NEW YORK STATE
Comptroller
Thomas P. DiNapoli
Drew Warshaw
Raj Goyle

Member of Assembly, District 102
Thomas Boomhower
Janet S. Tweed
Mary T. Finneran

REPUBLICAN
FEDERAL
Representative in Congress, District 19
Peter K. Oberacker
Alexander M. Portelli

NEW YORK STATE
State Senate, District 51
Terry Bernardo
Christopher W. Tague

Member of Assembly, District 118
Heather A. Scribner
Charles Potter
Chanda King

OTSEGO COUNTY
Sheriff
Mike Stalter
Richard J. Devlin Jr.

PLAINFIELD
Superintendent of Highways
Eric Fletcher
Chad Hazekamp

RICHFIELD
Town Justice
Michael L. Marmet
Matt Proctor

Home Departments / Offices A-C Board of Elections Candidates & Proposals Candidates for the June 23, 2026 Primary Elections Petitions filed for 2026DemocraticNEW YORK STATEComptrollerThomas P. DiNapoliDrew WarshawRaj GoyleMember of Assembly, District 102Thomas BoomhowerJanet S. TweedMary T. Fi...

04/22/2026

Annual Mail Check Cards are out today. These cards can be used to check-in at your polling place during early voting or on election day, and list all your current voter information (Party affiliation, polling place, jurisdictional info, etc).

If you receive a card for someone who no longer resides at your address, please circle "RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED" and drop it back in the mail. Return postage is pre-paid.

If you have already received an acknowledgement, transfer, or confirmation card from us this year, you will not receive a mail check card.

04/14/2026

Today, April 14th, is the first day to collect signatures on independent nominating petitions.

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04/01/2026

Reminder that tomorrow, April 2nd, is the last day to collect signatures on designating (party) petitions.

The last day to file designating petitions is April 6th.

03/30/2026

Petitions filed for 2026.

This list will be updated daily throughout the petition filing period.
Designating (party) Petitions may be filed between March 30th and April 6th.
Independent Petitions may be filed between May 19th and May 26th.

03/18/2026

Otsego County Election Day Polling Places for 2026
CITY OF ONEONTA
Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-1, 6, 7-1, & 8 Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St
Wards 5-2, & 7-2(Hartwick College Dorms) Golisano Hall, 3rd Floor Lobby, Hartwick College
BURLINGTON Municipal Building, 6011 St Hwy 51, Burlington Flats
BUTTERNUTS Municipal Building, 1234 St Hwy 51, Gilbertsville
CHERRY VALLEY Community Center, 2 Genesee St, Cherry Valley
DECATUR Town Barn, 104 Co Hwy 37, Worcester
EDMESTON Municipal Building, 2 West St, Edmeston
EXETER Highway Garage, 7411 St Hwy 28, Schuyler Lake
HARTWICK Town Office Building, 103 Town Dr, Hartwick
LAURENS Firehouse, 34 Main St, Laurens
MARYLAND AMVET Post 2752, 25 Main St, Schenevus
MIDDLEFIELD Clark Sports Center , 124 Co Hwy 52, Cooperstown
MILFORD Town Hall, 2859 St Hwy 28, Portlandville
MORRIS Engine & Townhouse, 118 Main St, Morris
NEW LISBON Town Hall, 908 Co Hwy 16, Garrettsville
TOWN OF ONEONTA
Districts 1, 3 & 4 Town Hall, 3966 St Hwy 23, West Oneonta
District 2 FoxCare Center, 1 FoxCare Dr, Oneonta
OTEGO Municipal Building, 3526 St Hwy 7, Otego
TOWN OF OTSEGO voters may use EITHER of the following polling places:
St Mary's Parish Center, 31 Elm St, Cooperstown
Town Building, 811 Co Hwy 26, Fly Creek
PITTSFIELD Town Hall, 175 St Hwy 80, New Berlin
PLAINFIELD Courthouse, 129 Co Hwy 18A, West Winfield
RICHFIELD Community Center, 6 Ann St, Richfield Springs
ROSEBOOM Town Building, 126 Co Hwy 50, Cherry Valley
SPRINGFIELD Community Center, 129 Co Hwy 29A, Springfield Center
UNADILLA Town Hall, 1648 St Hwy 7, Unadilla
WESTFORD Town Hall, 1812 Co Hwy 34, Westford
WORCESTER Worcester Town Hall, 19 Katie Ln, Worcester

Home Departments / Offices A-C Board of Elections Polling Places Election Day Polling Places for 2026 Polls open 6AM-9PM Click on the addresses for maps and directionsCITY OF ONEONTA      Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5-1, 6, 7-1, & 8 Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market St, Oneonta       War...

02/24/2026

Today, February 24th, is the first day to collect signatures on designating (party) petitions.

The last day to collect signatures is April 2nd.

Filing dates for completed designating petitions are March 30th-April 6th.

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