Erie County Board of Elections

Category: County government office in Buffalo, New York

Address: 134 W Eagle St, Buffalo, NY 14202, USA

Phone: +17168588891

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

brian g

Nov 3, 2021

That Brian guy is great on the phone

Thomas Pelech

Oct 6, 2020

Deliver absentee ballots in person, go to the 3rd floor.

Gabriel Chen

Mar 9, 2017

When you call and are polite, they are more than happy to help. However, when people start yelling and ignoring the employees, it becomes difficult to receive any help. To everyone complaining, it seems to me they are the kind of people to angrily call and refuse to cooperate and receive help, just so they can be angry.

Jaehoon Ahn

Jul 29, 2016

Heplful staff. The office can use some refurbishing.

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Questions & Answers

Can I change affliation on line?

Susan Golebiewski | Oct 1, 2019
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

You can go through the MyDMV website to do so.

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Can I vote in midterm elections if I haven't since the Presidential election. I am a registered conservative

Douglas Brennan | Oct 1, 2019
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

You should check your registration status online at elections.erie.gov to make sure you're an active voter

I will be out of State on training for Election Day. How can I vote?

Peter Guido | Oct 1, 2019
Alexander Seb | Oct 1, 2019

You can call 858 6234 that would be the absentee department they can send u a application in the mail so your ballot can get to the right place during your trip

Where do I vote in Williamsville, NY????

Esther Filbert | Dec 4, 2021
Terrance Ciszek | Dec 4, 2021

Should be on your election card

Can I register to vote online, or must I full out a form?

Teryl Enser | Sep 30, 2020
Alex Silvestri | Sep 30, 2020

You have to print out the form online and mail it in, or apply in person at the board of elections office.

When will voter inspection checks be sent

Donna Chrzanowski | Sep 30, 2020
Gabriel Chen | Sep 30, 2020

6-8 weeks after the election

When will absentee ballots be mailed?

Maureen Geib | Sep 30, 2020
Gabriel Chen | Sep 30, 2020

Absentee ballots went out in the mail yesterday, 10/08/2019

Where does Lynn Dixon live?

Margaret Orrange | Oct 1, 2019
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

The information you're looking for may be on the public officials list on the website

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What does the Board of Elections do the rest of the year when there aren't any elections taking place?

Trisha Noel | Oct 1, 2019
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

In a county with hundreds of thousands of people, the Board of Elections processes address, name, and party changes throughout the year. Preparations for each election take about a month before the election, and last several weeks after. There are also local elections such as town school boards, fire halls, special town referendums, and other minor elections that the Board of Elections helps prepare. There is also petition filing for candidates to appear on the ballot. There's a lot more work that happen than simply election day.

I've moved but still in the same town. How do I find out and change my polling place?

Lyn Keegan | Oct 1, 2019
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

You type in your address on the website here and it will tell you. You then vote by Affidavit at the poll site. You can also mail in a registration form. https://www.elections.erie.gov/erie-county-polling-sites/#Search

Why so long to change my affiliation over 8 months

bluesteel54 | Oct 1, 2019
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

New York State law sets the deadline to change your party. It must be changed more than 25 days before the General election, then it changes after. So any change made between November 2018 and October 2019, it won't change until November 6th, 2019. This is a state law, not a county BoE rule.

If hiring then what is the contact to communicate. I am a voting machine technitian and working with NYC Board of Elections Brooklyn New York. Due to my some personal things I need to move Buffalo. Please let me know if there is opportunity .

Abdul Halim | Oct 1, 2019
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

I don't think Google is the place to get an answer. You would need to contact them directly.

Is there opening for employment as voting machine technitian?

Abdul Halim | Oct 1, 2019
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

Not really something that can be answered through Google. That's something you'd have to contact them directly.

When are absentee ballots mailed?

sourcecode sourcecode | Oct 1, 2019
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

Absentee ballots are mailed as soon as an application is received, up to 3 weeks before an election for non-international absentee voters. The last day to postmark an absentee application for 2018 is October 30th

Is it OK to post campaign election signs on public land, i.e., medians along Main St?

Rick Mills | Oct 1, 2019
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

You cannot post signs on any government owned land.

Where do I go to vote absentee in the city of Buffalo?

Camille Williams | Oct 1, 2019
Jessica Overholt | Oct 1, 2019

After filling out an application, you can receive your ballot at the Erie County Board of Elections located at 134 W. Eagle St. Buffalo NY 14202

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I registered online but couldn't sign and date?

Stacy LaBruno | Oct 1, 2018
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2018

The only way to register online is through the DMV website. If youre not sure if it went through, call 858-8891 and they can see if it has been received.

Is there an after-hours drop box for forms?

Sarah Wright | Oct 1, 2018
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2018

No. You either send it by mail, or bring it in between 9am-5pm

when was deadline to change parties to vote in primary

carol robichaud | Oct 1, 2018
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2019

The deadline to change parties for a primary election is always 25 days before the general election, for it to change after the general election. For example. To vote in the 2019 primary, you would need to change your party before October 13th, 2018. If you miss that deadline, you would have to wait until 2020 for your party change to go into effect.

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Want to change from IND to Rep

Kathy Schrutt | Oct 1, 2018
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2018

You need to fill out a registration form and mail it in. You can print one out from their website.

How do I change my address?

Terry Dahlgren | Oct 1, 2018
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2018

You have to fill out a Voter Registration Form and mail it into them. You can pick up a form at the DMV or post office, or print one out online through their website.

Distance from polling place for signage

Don Brennan | Oct 1, 2017
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2018

100 feet from the entrance door, ad per NYS law.

Can I come down and fill in an absentee ballot for the primary on Grand Island today?

Frank Williams III | Oct 1, 2017
Gabriel Chen | Oct 1, 2017

Yes, you can vote by Absentee up to the day before the election.

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