Polls Open Today for School Budget Votes and Elections
5/19/2026 6:53:53 AM
By Greg Larson, News Director
Today is the day when residents across New York State vote on their respective school districts' proposed budgets, as well as school board candidates and other propositions. All 18 districts in Chautauqua County will have their polls open at various times and locations. County Elections Commissioner Nacole Ellis says if you're unsure of the voting hours in your district, you can find them on the County Board of Elections website, where you can also find sample ballots...
Nacole Ellis: information available on BOE website
Ellis adds that two districts -- Chautauqua Lake and Southwestern -- will have voting hours available in the morning...
Nacole Ellis: two schools opening polls early
The Board of Elections advises residents to contact their school district's clerk for additional details.