MAYVILLE, N.Y. — With Election Day set for November 3, Chautauqua County has released their early voting numbers, as well as the absentee ballots they have received so far..
According to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections says 14,279 votes were cast during early voting and reports they have received 9,545 absentee ballots as of November 2.
54,664 voters cast ballots in the 2016 general election.
Election officials also say they have received 11,901 applications for absentee ballots. Those that have not returned them yet, have to have them postmarked no later than November, 3, 2020 and they have to be received by the BOE no later than seven days after Election Day (Tuesday, November 10, 2020).
Military and overseas voters’ ballots have thirteen days after the election to arrive (Monday, November 16, 2020).
Election officials say at least 182 absentee ballots that have been received either did not have a signature that matches the voter's record, unsealed ballot envelopes and/ore incorrect affidavit of eligibility. Officials say those voters have been contacted at least twice by mail or phone to correct the errors. 107 voters have already correct ballot defects making the ballots countable.
For registered voters that haven't voted yet, all county poll sites will be open on Election Day, November 3, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Check out 2 On Your Side's Voter Guide for all information regarding the election here.
