The Onondaga County Board of Elections is a vital component of local government that ensures the integrity, accessibility, and transparency of the electoral process within Onondaga County, New York. As a bipartisan office, it is jointly managed by representatives from both major political parties to uphold nonpartisan election administration. The Board is responsible for maintaining active voter rolls, conducting fair and accurate elections, and managing all aspects of the electoral process including candidate filings, petition challenges, and ballot design.

The Board actively works to educate voters on election laws, deadlines, and procedures, supporting informed civic participation. It also oversees early voting, absentee ballots, and Election Day logistics, ensuring that every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast their ballot in a secure and effective manner. The Onondaga County BOE collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to implement voter protections and improve services through technology and innovation. It also provides training and certification for poll workers, who are essential to running local elections smoothly and securely. Through public outreach and a user-friendly website, the Board offers a range of resources to enhance voter engagement throughout the community. The organization plays a key role in maintaining a robust democratic system at the county level.

Key Services:

– Voter registration and maintenance of voter records
– Election planning and administration for local, state, and federal contests
– Early voting coordination and absentee ballot distribution
– Candidate petition processing and electoral certification
– Poll site assignment and management
– Recruitment, training, and certification of election inspectors (poll workers)
– Ballot preparation and tabulation of election results
– Voter education and outreach initiatives