The power that we as citizens yield at the ballot box cannot be understated. Of all of our constitutional rights, it is perhaps the most important tool we have to protect our democracy.
To register to vote, change your name, address, or party enrollment:
https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/a-c/board_of_elections/register_to_vote.php
Become an election inspector:
https://www.otsegocounty.com/departments/board_of_elections/election_inspectors_.php
Important Dates:
2026 Elections
Feb 1 – County/City/Town Clerks certify offices up for election
Feb 3 – Commissioners’ Meeting 9AM
Feb 14 – Last day for BOE to receive change of party enrollment
Feb 21 – Petition signature requirements calculated
Feb 24-Apr 2 – Dates for collecting signatures on designating petitions
Mar 30-Apr 6 – Dates for filing designating petitions
Apr 10 – Last day to accept/decline designation
Apr 14 – First day to collect signatures on independent petitions
May 19-26 – Dates for filing independent petitions
May 29 – Last day to accept/decline independent nomination
June 13 – Last day to register for Primary Elections
Primary Elections – June 23rdOct 24 – Last day to register for General Election
GeneralElection – November 3rd