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UPDATE: Adequate Service of Specifications of Objections on Candidates by Objector
As of on or about April 1, 2025, the USPS product known as “USPS PRIORITY EXPRESS NEXT DAY” no longer exists. It has been replaced by “Priority Mail Express 1-3 Day.” “Priority Mail Express 1-3 Day,” will not in all instances qualify as “overnight mail.”
Election Law 6-154 (3) (b) provides that specifications of objections must be served on the relevant candidate(s) before filing same with the board of elections. This service on the candidate(s) must occur either by: (i) personal delivery or (ii) by sending via “overnight mail” (or its Election Law 1-106 “overnight” equivalents).
“Priority Mail Express 1-3 Day” only meets the “overnight mail” requirement for service on the relevant candidate(s) when the estimated day of delivery stated by the USPS is the next day after the date of mailing.
Please note that FedEx “Overnight” and United Parcel Service (UPS) “Next Day” products that provide for next day delivery, remain sufficient.
Provided the anticipated date of delivery of the specifications of objections is the next day, the objector meets their obligation to “mail[] by overnight mail a duplicate copy of the specification…”
The NYSBOE Guidance related to Specifications of Objections dated 4.17.2023 is superseded to the extent it is inconsistent with this Guidance, and a conforming version of the prior comprehensive guidance document will be issued.
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Jackie Ortiz
Democratic Commissioner
Natalie Sheppard
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Peter D Elder
Republican Commissioner
David W Reilich
Republican Deputy Commissioner
The Board of Elections Department of Monroe County is responsible for administering all aspects of elections in Monroe County to maintain and facilitate participation in a democratic system of government. The Monroe County Board of Elections conducts all national, state, county, city, and town elections. The structure of this agency, its responsibilities, and its duties are mandated by New York State Election Law. Guidelines for procedures are provided by the rules and regulations defined by the New York State Board of Elections.
The Monroe County Board of Elections is administered by two Commissioners of Elections who serve four-year terms. The Commissioners are elected by the county committees of each political party and the Monroe County Legislature confirms their appointment. The Commissioners, each assisted by a Deputy Commissioner and a full-time staff (with equal representation of Democrats and Republicans) provide the technical, clerical, and mechanical skills necessary to provide services; bilingual assistance; information, and statistical data to county legislators, other county departments, governmental agencies and to the public.
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Elections Defined
What is a Primary Election?
A “Primary Election” is one in which only enrolled members of a party may vote for the purpose of nominating party candidates and electing party officers. In any election district, no primary is held if a race is uncontested.
A “Primary Election” is held on the first Tuesday after the second Monday in June before every general election unless otherwise changed by an act of the legislature. Polls are open for voting from 6 am until 9:00 p.m.
The board of elections canvasses the returns of the primary elections as early as possible within nine days from the day the primary election is held. The board tabulates the number of votes cast for all the candidates for nomination to each public office or for election to a party position and the number of votes cast for each such candidate. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be the nominee of his party in the general election for such office or will be elected to a party position.
What is a General Election?
A “General Election” is an election that is held throughout the state or country on the same day. The most prominent example is the Presidential election held every four years. Examples of statewide general elections include the races for the New York State Governor and New York State Senators.
