Embedded Files
Please note that the Columbia County Board of Elections will be closed to attend Regional Training on Friday, July 25, 2025. We will be back in the office on Monday, July 28.
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2025 Primary Election - June 24, 2025
Public offices and candidates for the Primary Election can be viewed on the sample ballots below:
Click here for Official 2025 Primary Election Results
2025 Primary Election Voter Registration Deadline
You may register in person at the Columbia County Board of Elections, by mail, or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the Primary Election, your application must be received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than June 14, 2025.
2025 Primary Election Voter Change of Address Deadline
All change of address forms and notifications received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than June 9, 2025, must be processed by the Board for the General Election Sec. 5-208(3).
Absentee and Early Mail Ballot Request by Mail or SBOE Portal Deadline
Your Absentee or Early Mail Ballot application or letter of application by mail or online portal, must be received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than June 14, 2025. June 14, 2025, is also the last day for the Board to receive applications for a Military or UOCAVA ballot for the Primary Election, if not previously registered.
Change of Party Enrollment for 2025
An application to change one’s party enrollment for ANY primary election in 2025 must be IN HAND at the board of elections no later than February 14, 2025.
2025 Primary Election - June 24, 2025
Please note: the 2025 Primary Election will be for Democratic voters who are registered in the City of Hudson ONLY.
All City of Hudson Polling Places are open from 6 am to 9 pm on Election Day:
District: Hudson Wards 1, 2, and 3
St. Mary's Academy Building - 301 Allen Street, Hudson
District: Hudson Ward 4
Columbia County Office Building - 401 Street, Hudson
District: Hudson Ward 5
Hudson Central Fire Station - 77 N 7th Street, Hudson
Public offices and candidates for the Primary Election can be viewed on the sample ballots below:
Click here for Official 2025 Primary Election Results*
*Pending results of hand count audit the week of July 7th
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Early Voting Hours for the 2025 Primary Election:
Saturday, June 14: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, June 15: 9 am – 5 pm
Monday, June 16: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, June 17: 12 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday, June 18: 12 pm – 8 pm
Thursday, June 19: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday, June 20: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, June 21: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, June 22: 9 am – 5 pm
Early Voting Location for the 2025 Primary Election - HUDSON ONLY:
Columbia County Office Building:
401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534
2025-26 New Lebanon CSD Budget ReVote - Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Please check with your local school district for voting location(s) and hours.
Job Opportunities
We are currently seeking applications for a part-time Republican and Democratic Election Assistants. Please click here for the job description and contact information.
Town of New Lebanon
Special Election, January 21, 2025
Polls are open from 8 am until 8 pm
Church of The Immaculate Conception -
732 US Highway 20, New Lebanon, NY 12125
Please reach out to the New Lebanon Town Clerk with any questions or absentee/early mail ballot requests
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Village of Chatham Election, March 18, 2025
Polls are open from 12 pm until 9 pm
Tracy Memorial Village Hall - 77 Main Street, Chatham NY 112037
Please reach out to the Chatham Village Clerk with any questions
Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham NY 112037
Business hours are 9 am – 1 pm, Monday – Thursday
(518) 392-5821 x5921
We will be open 9am to 5pm on March 31 and April 1 through 3, 2025, to accept Designating Petition Filings for the 2025 election cycle.
Village of Chatham Election, March 18, 2025
Polls are open from 12 pm until 9 pm
Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham NY 12037
Please reach out to the Chatham Village Clerk with any questions
Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham NY 112037
Business hours are 9 am – 1 pm, Monday – Thursday
(518) 392-5821 x5921
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NEW - Job Opportunities
We are currently seeking applications for a full-time Democratic Elections Specialist. Please click here for the job description and contact information.
Town of New Lebanon
Special Election, January 21, 2025
Polls are open from 8 am until 8 pm
Church of The Immaculate Conception, 732 US Highway 20, New Lebanon NY 12125
Please reach out to the New Lebanon Town Clerk with any questions or absentee/early mail ballot requests
Offices Up For Election
Village of Chatham offices up for election can be found at the village home page: Village of Chatham
Elected Officials
2024 Election Schedule:
March 19 (Tues): Village Elections (Chatham, Kinderhook, Philmont, Valatie)
May 21 (Tues): School Elections -- voting hours vary; please check with your school district
June 25 (Tues): Primary Election -- polls open 6am-9pm; early voting Jun 15 - Jun 23
Nov 5 (Tues): General Election -- polls open 6am-9pm; early voting Oct 26 - Nov 3
2024 Political Calendar: (click through to download the full calendar)
***Please note the following does not include all deadlines.
See current political calendar for comprehensive date information.***
Designating Petitions:
First day to circulate designating petitions: February 27, 2024
Filing of designating petitions: April 1 - April 4, 2024
Last day to authorize, accept, or decline designations: April 8, 2024
Last day to fill a vacancy after a declination: April 12, 2024
Last day to file a substitution after a declination: April 16, 2024
Opportunity to Ballot (OTB) Petitions:
First day to circulate OTB petitions: March 19, 2024
Last day to file OTB petitions: April 11, 2024
Last day to file an OTB petition if there has been a declination by a designated candidate: April 18, 2024
Independent Nominating Petitions:
First day to circulate independent nominating petitions: April 16, 2024
Filing of independent nominating petitions: May 21 - May 28, 2024
Last day to accept or decline a nomination: May 31, 2024
Last day to fill a vacancy after a declination: June 3, 2024
Last day to decline after acceptance if nominee loses party primary: June 28, 2024
Candidates planning to carry petitions can obtain up-to-date required documentation from the State Board of Elections website. The Columbia County Board of Elections also had prepared petition templates that can be used by candidates and petitioners. Please call the BOE at 518-828-3115 to inquire.
Designating and Opportunity to Ballot Petitions signature requirements:
5% Party Enrollments by Election District, Town, County, State Assembly District, State Senate District, and Congressional District.
Independent Nominating Petitions:
5% of the votes cast for governor in the 2022 general election (excluding blanks and voids) by Election District, Town, County, State Assembly District, and State Senate District.
Other Petition Documents:
Sample Cover Sheet
Sample Certificate of Acceptance (for candidates)
Sample Certificate of Declination
Sample Certificate of Substitution
Sample Certificate of Authorization
Caucus Information:
First day to hold a caucus: February 27, 2024
Last day to file caucus nominating certificates: July 25, 2024
Please call (518-828-3115) or email (elections@columbiacountyny.com) the BOE for sample documentation.
Campaign Finance Requirements
Effective January 1st, 2020 all candidates must file directly with the New York State Board of Elections.
2023 Campaign Finance Local Contribution Limits
2023 Campaign Finance Filing Calendar
New York State Board of Elections Campaign Finance Resources
2023 NYSBOE Campaign Finance Handbook
Sign up for the Campaign Finance webinars offered by the New York State Board of Elections:
NEW! NYS Public Campaign Finance Program now open to all candidates running for State Legislative or Statewide offices.
Offices Up For Election
Village of Chatham offices up for election can be found at the village home page: Village of Chatham
Elected Officials
2024 Election Schedule:
March 19 (Tues): Village Elections (Chatham, Kinderhook, Philmont, Valatie)
May 21 (Tues): School Elections -- voting hours vary; please check with your school district
June 25 (Tues): Primary Election -- polls open 6am-9pm; early voting Jun 15 - Jun 23
Nov 5 (Tues): General Election -- polls open 6am-9pm; early voting Oct 26 - Nov 3
2024 Political Calendar: (click through to download the full calendar)
***Please note the following does not include all deadlines.
See current political calendar for comprehensive date information.***
Designating Petitions:
First day to circulate designating petitions: February 27, 2024
Filing of designating petitions: April 1 - April 4, 2024
Last day to authorize, accept, or decline designations: April 8, 2024
Last day to fill a vacancy after a declination: April 12, 2024
Last day to file a substitution after a declination: April 16, 2024
Opportunity to Ballot (OTB) Petitions:
First day to circulate OTB petitions: March 19, 2024
Last day to file OTB petitions: April 11, 2024
Last day to file an OTB petition if there has been a declination by a designated candidate: April 18, 2024
Independent Nominating Petitions:
First day to circulate independent nominating petitions: April 16, 2024
Filing of independent nominating petitions: May 21 - May 28, 2024
Last day to accept or decline a nomination: May 31, 2024
Last day to fill a vacancy after a declination: June 3, 2024
Last day to decline after acceptance if nominee loses party primary: June 28, 2024
Candidates planning to carry petitions can obtain up-to-date required documentation from the State Board of Elections website. The Columbia County Board of Elections also had prepared petition templates that can be used by candidates and petitioners. Please call the BOE at 518-828-3115 to inquire.
Designating and Opportunity to Ballot Petitions signature requirements:
5% Party Enrollments by Election District, Town, County, State Assembly District, State Senate District, and Congressional District.
Independent Nominating Petitions:
5% of the votes cast for governor in the 2022 general election (excluding blanks and voids) by Election District, Town, County, State Assembly District, and State Senate District.
Other Petition Documents:
Sample Cover Sheet
Sample Certificate of Acceptance (for candidates)
Sample Certificate of Declination
Sample Certificate of Substitution
Sample Certificate of Authorization
Caucus Information:
First day to hold a caucus: February 27, 2024
Last day to file caucus nominating certificates: July 25, 2024
Please call (518-828-3115) or email (elections@columbiacountyny.com) the BOE for sample documentation.
Campaign Finance Requirements
Effective January 1st, 2020 all candidates must file directly with the New York State Board of Elections.
2023 Campaign Finance Local Contribution Limits
2023 Campaign Finance Filing Calendar
New York State Board of Elections Campaign Finance Resources
2023 NYSBOE Campaign Finance Handbook
Sign up for the Campaign Finance webinars offered by the New York State Board of Elections:
NEW! NYS Public Campaign Finance Program now open to all candidates running for State Legislative or Statewide offices.
Offices Up For Election
Village of Chatham offices up for election can be found at the village home page: Village of Chatham
Elected Officials
General Election, November 5, 2024
Polls are open from 6 am until 9 pm
OFFICIAL 2024 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
(Last updated at 12:35 pm, 11/22/24)
Click here for sample ballots for the 2024 General Election
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2024 Statewide Proposal
New York State Election Law § 4–116(4) requires that we post any statewide ballot proposals which will be submitted to the voters for the 2024 General Election.
Please click on the link below to review the proposal:
https://elections.ny.gov/2024-statewide-ballot-proposal
Kelly A. Miller-Simmons
Republican Commissioner
kelly.miller-simmons@columbiacountyny.gov
Jody Nesbitt
Deputy Commissioner - Republican
jody.nesbitt@columbiacountyny.gov
Ronald E. Moore II
Voting Machine/HAVA Specialist - Republican
ronald.moore@columbiacountyny.gov
John Joseph Ciampoli
Election Specialist - Republican
john.ciampoli@columbiacountyny.gov
Lauren Tanner
Elections Specialist Assistant - Republican
lauren.tanner@columbiacountyny.gov
Mara H. Estribou
Commissioner - Democratic
mara.estribou@columbiacountyny.gov
Nataly D. Jones
Deputy Commissioner - Democratic
nataly.jones@columbiacountyny.gov
Beth Slotter
Voting Machine/HAVA Specialist - Democratic
beth.slotter@columbiacountyny.gov
Betty Grindrod
Election Specialist - Democratic
betty.grindrod@columbiacountyny.gov
Carline Seide-Murphy
Elections Specialist Assistant - Democratic
carline.seide-murphy@columbiacountyny.gov
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November 5, 2024 General Election Deadline
Voter Registration
You may register in person at the Columbia County Board of Elections, by mail, or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the General Election, your application must be received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than October 26, 2024.
Change of Address
All change of address forms and notifications received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than October 21, 2024, must be processed by the Board for the General Election Sec. 5-208(3).
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Early Voting Hours for the 2024 General Election:
Saturday, October 26: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, October 27: 9 am – 5 pm
Monday, October 28: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, October 29: 12 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday, October 30: 12 pm – 8 pm
Thursday, October 31: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday, November 1: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, November 2: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, November 3: 9 am – 5 pm
Two Early Voting Locations: eligible voters can vote early at either early voting location, no matter where in the County the voter resides.
Columbia County Office Building:
401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building:
3211 Church Street, Valatie, NY 12184
Click here for Early Mail Ballot and Absentee Ballot information
The state wide deadline for requesting absentee or early mail ballots by mail for the 2024 General Election has passed.
Attention Military, Federal, and Overseas (UOCAVA) Voters: we had to make a routine formatting correction to our civilian absentee ballots yesterday (9/23/24). This correction caused emails to absentee voters who have requested their ballots by email to be resent. If you received a second email, it is a legitimate email, but you can disregard it.
THERE IS NO CHANGE TO YOUR BALLOT. You can print your ballot from either email link, both ballots are identical. Please follow the instructions and only return one ballot to us.
Attention Germantown Voters: due to construction, your poll site has been temporarily changed to the Germantown Town Hall located at 50 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY 12526, until further notice.
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Local Registration 2024
The first day of local registration in Columbia County, as provided for in Section 5-202 of the Election Law, will be September 28, 2024. The hours of registration on this date will be from 2 pm until 9 pm.
We acknowledge October 10, 2024 as the statewide day for the conduct of local registration, as selected by the State Board. The hours of registration on October 10, 2024 will be from 8 am until 4 pm.
All local registration activities will take place at the Columbia County Board of Election offices located at 401 State Street, Hudson NY 12534.
Important Deadlines for the 2024 Election Cycle
Change of Enrollment for 2024
An application to change one’s party enrollment for ANY primary election in 2024 must be IN HAND at the board of elections no later than February 14, 2024.
April 2, 2024 Presidential Primary Election Deadline
Voter Registration
You may register in person at the Columbia County Board of Elections, by mail, or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the Presidential Primary, your application must be received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than March 23, 2024.
June 25, 2024 Federal, State, and Local Primary Election Deadline
Voter Registration
You may register in person at the Columbia County Board of Elections, by mail, or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the State and Local Primary, your application must be received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than June 15, 2024.
November 5, 2024 General Election Deadline
Voter Registration
You may register in person at the Columbia County Board of Elections, by mail, or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the General Election, your application must be received at the Columbia County Board of Elections no later than October 26, 2024.
Primary Election, Tuesday, June 25, 2024
OFFICIAL PRIMARY RESULTS HERE
(As of July 3, 2024 10:20 AM)
These results are official and include all Election Day, Early Voting, Early Vote by Mail, Absentee, and Affidavit Ballots.
Click here for Primary Election Sample Ballots
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Presidential Primary Election, April 2, 2024
CERTIFIED RESULTS HERE
(As of April 15, 2024)
Primary Election, Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Polls are open from 6 am until 9 pm
Voter Eligibility:
Columbia County voters enrolled in the Democratic Party are eligible to vote in the June Primary Election.
There are no Republican primary races this year. We'll see everybody else in November.
Early Voting Hours for the 2024 Primary Election:
Saturday, June 15: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, June 16: 9 am – 5 pm
Monday, June 17: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, June 18: 12 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday, June 19: 12 pm – 8 pm
Thursday, June 20: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday, June 21: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, June 22: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday, June 23: 9 am – 5 pm
Two Early Voting Locations: eligible voters can vote early at either early voting location, no matter where in the County the voter resides.
Columbia County Office Building:
401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building:
3211 Church Street, Valatie, NY 12184
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February 14th was the deadline for a Board of Elections to receive a change of party enrollment for this year’s primaries.
You may update your party enrollment online through the State Board of Elections website or in person at your local Board of Elections by February 14th. Any enrollment change received after this deadline will not be effective until after the June Primary.
Click here for Early Mail Ballot and Absentee Ballot information
Village of Chatham Election, March 19, 2024
Polls are open from 12 pm until 9 pm
Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham NY 12037
Please reach out to the Chatham Village Clerk with any questions
Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street, Chatham NY 112037
Business hours are 9 am – 1 pm, Monday – Thursday
(518) 392-5821 x5921
Click here for 2024 Presidential Primary Sample Ballots
Presidential Primary Election, April 2, 2024
Polls are open from 6 am until 9 pm
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS HERE
(As of April 2, 2024 11:00 PM)
These results are unofficial and include all Election Day, Early Voting, Early Vote by Mail, and Absentee Ballots processed to date.
Voter Eligibility: Columbia County voters enrolled in the Democratic Party or Republican Party, are eligible to vote in the Presidential Primary Election.
Early Voting Hours for the 2024 Presidential Primary Election:
Saturday, March 23: 8 am – 5 pm
Sunday, March 24: 8 am – 5 pm
Monday, March 25: 8 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, March 26: 11 am – 8 pm
Wednesday, March 27: 11 am – 8 pm
Thursday, March 28: 8 am – 5 pm
Friday, March 29: 8 am – 5 pm
Saturday, March 30: 8 am – 5 pm
Two Early Voting Locations: eligible voters can vote early at either early voting location, no matter where in the County the voter resides.
Columbia County Office Building: 401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534
Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building: 3211 Church Street, Valatie, NY 12184
For Austerlitz Voters
You now vote at the Town Hall at 812 Route 203 in Spencertown instead of at the firehouse.
For Stockport Voters
You now vote at the American Legion Hall at 107 County Route 25 (across Route 25 from the firehouse).
For City of Hudson Voters
City ward boundaries changed on January 1, 2017 due to the passage of Proposition 1 in the November 2016 election. See the Board of Elections' press release of February 14, 2017 and the attached map for more information.
Deadline Feb 14th for Party Enrollment Changes:
To vote in a primary election, if your party is having a primary, you must be enrolled in that party by February 14th of the year in which it occurs. If you want to change your party enrollment, your properly completed Voter Registration Form must be IN HAND at the Board of Elections by February 14th.
Please note: A change of enrollment completed on MyDMV on February 14th will not be considered timely for this year's primary elections.
Any change of enrollment received after February 14th will take effect after the primary election of that year.
HEADLINE UPDATES:
(see below for details)
Upcoming Meetings
Columbia County Board of Elections
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
2:00pm
Meeting of the Commissioners of the Columbia County Board of Elections
Columbia County Board of Elections
401 State Street
Hudson NY 12534
All meetings are open to the public. If you have any questions or need accommodation, please contact elections@columbiacountyny.gov.
2023 General Election -
OFFICIAL RESULTS
2023 General Election
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Polls are open from 6 am until 9 pm
2023 General Election Sample Ballots <-- Click Here
EARLY VOTING for the 2023 General Election
Two Early Voting Locations:
Columbia County Office Building
401 State Street
Hudson, NY 12534Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building
3211 Church Street
Valatie, NY 12184
Eligible voters in Columbia County can vote early at either early voting location, no matter where in the County the voter resides.
Dates and times for 2023 General Election Early Voting:
Saturday, October 28: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 29: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday, October 30: Noon – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, October 31: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, November 1: Noon – 8:00 pm
Thursday, November 2: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, November 3: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, November 4: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 5: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
2023 June Primary Election -
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Official results are posted HERE.
(Results updated as of July 11, 2023)
2023 Designating Petition Filings
CLICK HERE for a list of designating petition filings.
Updated 4/13/2023 at 5:00pm. This list includes all authorizations, acceptances, and declinations received to date.
ABSENTEE VOTING CHANGES FROM 2022 THAT REMAIN IN EFFECT
In 2022 a law was enacted by the State of New York that is a major change for voters who may want to vote by absentee ballot.
A voter who has been issued* an absentee ballot MAY NOT CAST A BALLOT ON THE VOTING MACHINE, either at Early Voting or on Election Day.
( * Technically, it is the issuing of the absentee ballot by the Board of Elections to the voter that bars the voter from voting on the machine, but after ballots are printed--in mid-May for the Primary--ballots will be issued promptly upon receipt of the application, so submitting the absentee application will effectively bar the voter from voting on the machine.)
A voter who has been issued an absentee ballot IS permitted to vote by AFFIDAVIT ballot at Early Voting or on Election Day.
This is the case regardless of whether the voter actually returns the absentee ballot. It is the ISSUING of the absentee ballot that triggers this restriction, not the return of the absentee ballot itself.
The voter’s affidavit ballot will be counted if the Board of Elections has not received an absentee ballot from the voter and the voter is otherwise qualified. If, at the time the Board reviews affidavit ballots, the Board of Elections has received both an affidavit ballot and an absentee ballot from the voter, the absentee ballot will be counted and the affidavit ballot will not be.
In summary, once you submit an APPLICATION for an absentee ballot, you should plan to vote either by ABSENTEE ballot or by AFFIDAVIT ballot (if you go to Early Voting or to your Election Day polling place). Once an absentee ballot is issued to you, you may not cast your ballot on the voting machine.
APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE EARLIER: ANOTHER IMPORTANT CHANGE WAS ENACTED IN 2021 AND REMAINS IN EFFECT. Applications for absentee ballots that are submitted to the Board of Elections by mail or via the State portal must be received by the Board of Elections at least fifteen (15) days ahead of the election.
After this 15-day cutoff, only applications for absentee ballots that are PERSONALLY delivered to the Board of Elections can be accepted. Personally delivered applications for absentee ballots may be brought to the Board of Elections as late as the day before the election. The Board, upon such personal delivery of the application, will then give the ballot to the voter or to the designated agent, but will not mail out a ballot.
EARLY VOTING for the 2023 June Primary Election
Two Early Voting Locations:
Columbia County Office Building
401 State Street
Hudson, NY 12534Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building
3211 Church Street
Valatie, NY 12184
Dates and times for 2023 June Primary Early Voting:
Saturday, June 17: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, June 18: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday, June 19: Noon – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, June 20: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, June 21: Noon – 8:00 pm
Thursday, June 22: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday, June 23: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 24: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, June 25: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Who can vote early in the 2023 June Primary?
All registered Democrats in Columbia County.
All registered Republicans in the Town of New Lebanon
Eligible Primary voters in Columbia County can vote early at either early voting location, no matter where in the County the voter resides.
SAMPLE BALLOTS for the 2023 June Primary Election
CLICK HERE to view the sample ballots
Village of Chatham Election, March 21, 2023
OFFICIAL RESULTS (March 21, 2023) –
Updated 03/31/2023
Village Mayor (vote for one)
John F. Howe – 174
Village Trustee (vote for two)
Peter Minahan – 159
Ralph O’Mara Garcia (write-in) – 122
Brandon Gaylord – 55
Sample Ballot for Village of Chatham Election
General Election, November 8, 2022
CLICK HERE for OFFICIAL RESULTS BY ELECTION DISTRICT.
CLICK HERE for OFFICIAL RESULTS.
Click here for Certified Final Results of June 28, 2022 Primary
Breakdown by Election District here.
Here are some commonly requested forms from the Board of Elections:
NYS Voter Registration Form:
COMMON USES:
*Change of Name *Change of Party
*Change of Address *Change of Contact Information
*Change of Mailing Address *Change of County Where You Vote
ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE SIGNED IN INK FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE VALID
https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/download/voting/voteregform-eng-fillable.pdf
NYS Absentee Ballot Form:
https://www.elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/download/voting/AbsenteeBallot-English.pdf
Didn't find what you need or have a question?
E-Mail or call us at:
elections@columbiacountyny.com
(518) 828-3115
Unofficial Results for the August 23, 2022 Special Election and Democratic Primary will be posted and updated here after the polls close. Results include in-person Election Day voting, Early Voting, and Absentee Ballots returned as of August 21. (Updated Aug. 23, 11:17 PM. 62 of 62 Districts Reporting.)
Results by Election District are here. (This does not include Absentee ballots received within the last few days, or affidavit (provisional) ballots.)
Columbia County registered voters can vote at the early voting site located at 401 State Street, Hudson, NY 12534, OR at the Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building located at 3211 Church Street, Valatie, NY 12184, no matter where in the county they reside.
TWO Elections will take place simultaneously on August 23:
SPECIAL ELECTION for Representative in U.S. Congress, 19th C.D.
ALL VOTERS registered in Columbia County are eligible to vote in the SPECIAL ELECTION. This is to fill the vacant Congressional seat in the 19th District for the remainder of calendar year 2022.
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY for Representative in U.S. Congress, 19th C.D. Only voters enrolled in the DEMOCRATIC Party may vote in this PRIMARY ELECTION. This is to nominate the Democratic candidate who will be on the ballot for the November 8, 2022 General Election. The winner at the General Election will then serve in Congress for the 2023 - 2024 term.
There will be two ballots: enrolled Democrats will receive two ballots--one for the Special Election and one for the Primary Election. All other voters will receive a single ballot for the Special Election only.
Sample Ballot DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY AUG 23, 2022
Sample Ballot SPECIAL ELECTION AUG 23, 2022
UPCOMING ELECTION: Primary Election, June 28, 2022
For all enrolled Democrats and Republicans
Democratic: Governor; Lt. Governor SAMPLE BALLOT
Republican: Governor; State Assembly, 106th A.D. SAMPLE BALLOT
TOWN CAUCUSES
The first day on which to hold a Town Caucus in 2022 is March 1, 2022.
The last day to file a Certificate of Nomination for a nomination made at a Town Caucus is July 28, 2022.
Village of Chatham Unofficial Results (March 15, 2022):
Village Trustee (top two elected):
1 Melony Spock - 32
2 Karyn Schassler - 30
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 GENERAL ELECTION
UNOFFICIAL COMPLETE RESULTS HERE
(Updated Nov. 19, 5:00 pm)
These results include all ballots, but are subject to final review and certification.
The 2021 General Election contains FIVE statewide propositions.
Click these links to read them along with the State-issued Abstracts:
Proposition No. 1 Propositions No. 2 - 5
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ABSENTEE VOTING at the 2021 General Election
Four important changes to Election Law were enacted this year, which apply to the November 2, 2021 General Election:
1). The most significant new law requires that an application or request for an absentee ballot that is TO BE MAILED TO THE VOTER must be RECEIVED BY THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ELECTION. Absentee ballots will not be MAILED to voters unless the application for the ballot is RECEIVED by the Board of Elections by October 18, 2021. This is a major change. Until now, such an application had to be MAILED by the voter at least seven (7) days prior to the election. Importantly, an absentee ballot application that requests that the ballot be GIVEN to the voter or to the voter’s designated agent at the Board of Elections can still be received by the Board as late as the day before the election. The reason for this change is that the old deadline did not work with actual mail delivery time frames. So, if voters want absentee ballots MAILED to them, they need to get their applications in by October 18. (Chapter 273; A5783/S264)
2). Voters can again request an absentee ballot via the State Board ONLINE PORTAL or by submitting an ELECTRONIC REQUEST VIA EMAIL. (Portal or email requests are subject to #1, above.) This law is good for 2021 only and expires at the end of this year. (Chapter 249; A6046/S6379)
3). Again, for the November 2021 General Election, the risk of exposure to Covid is a valid reason for obtaining an absentee ballot. A voter desiring to vote by absentee ballot due to Covid concerns should select "temporary illness" as the reason given on the application for the ballot. (Election Law § 8-400[1.][b]. This was allowed by Executive Order in 2020)
4). The last day for a voter to POSTMARK an absentee BALLOT mailed to the Board of Elections is Election Day. This makes permanent the alteration of the law that has recently been in effect. (Chapter 250; A6047-A/S6429)
Early Voting Locations for 2022 Primary Election:
Columbia County Office Bldg.
401 State Street
Hudson, NY 12534
Martin H. Glynn Municipal Center
3211 Church Street
Valatie, NY 12184
Early Voting Times for 2022 Primary Election:
TBD
PRIMARY ELECTION: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
FINAL RESULTS HERE. (Updated July 8, 2021)
You can look up your Election District here.
PARTY CHANGE DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14.
A change of party enrollment received after February 14 will become effective on June 29--after the Primary Election--so it would be effective with respect to a caucus held on or after June 29.
FINAL CERTIFIED
PRESIDENTIAL, FEDERAL and STATE RESULTS
2020 General Election
November 3, 2020--CLICK HERE.
For Certification by Party, CLICK HERE.
These results include all voting.
Last update: Dec. 2, 4:00 PM
LOCAL RACES, FINAL RESULTS
--CLICK HERE (Austerlitz, Claverack, Copake, Hillsdale, and Kinderhook Town Races)
For results by Town and Election District, CLICK HERE (Complete results.)
VILLAGE of CHATHAM ELECTION, September 15, 2020
Click here for UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
* Presidential and Federal Primary election results are posted at the links below.
* 2020 Presidential Primary results
* 2020 Federal Primary results
Due to Covid-19, we ask that voters attempt to do election related business by phone, mail, or email.
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