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Erie County and Niagara County
Political Calendar 2012
Presidential Primary - April 24, 2012
Primary Election - September 11, 2012
General Election - November 6, 2012
The New York State Presidential Primary is a close primary. Only voters registered in a political party may vote for that party's candidates.
Political Calendar for the Presidential Primary
- Mar. 30 - Last day to register for Primary Election at the Board of Elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act. Mailed registrations must be postmarked by this date and received by the Board of Elections by Apr. 4.
- Apr 4. - Last day to notify Board of Elections of change of address.
- Apr. 17 - Last day to postmark application for Absentee Ballot.
- Apr. 23 - Last day to apply in person for an Absentee Ballot.
- Apr. 23 - Last day to postmark Absentee Ballot. Must be received by the Board of Elections no later than May 1.
- Apr. 24 - Last day to deliver Absentee Ballot in person to the Board of Elections.
The Political Calendar for the Primary and General Elections will be posted when it is available.
For dates for Designating Petitions, Opportunity to Ballot Petitions, Independent
Petitions, Party Nominations, Judicial Conventions, Military Voters and
Financial Disclosure Reports for the Presidential Primary, see
http://www.elections.state.ny.us, Summary of the Ballot Access Requirements for the 2012
Presidential Primary Election in NYS
or
call or visit
the Erie County Board of Elections, 134 W. Eagle Street, Buffalo NY 14202,
(716) 858-8891, fax (716) 858-8282
or
the Niagara County Board of Elections, 111 Main Street, Suite 100, Lockport NY 14094- 3791, (716) 438-4040 (Republican); (716) 438-4041 (Democrat); fax (716) 438-4054.