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The Jefferson County Board of Elections wishes to inform residents of the City of Watertown and the Town of Ellisburg about the established voting centers for upcoming elections. Please be advised that while the City of Watertown and Town of Ellisburg continue to utilize voting center models, there have been some important additions to the available polling places. We encourage all registered voters to familiarize themselves with these locations to ensure a smooth and convenient voting experience.
City of Watertown Voting Centers:
The following locations within the City of Watertown will serve as voting centers for all registered voters residing within the city limits:
Life Church of the Nazarene: Located at 535 Thompson Boulevard, Watertown, NY 13601. This easily accessible location offers ample parking and is compliant with accessibility standards.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart: Situated at 320 West Lynde Street, Watertown, NY 13601. This familiar location remains a central voting point with convenient access for many city residents.
St. Anthony's Church: Located at 850 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601. This well-known landmark provides a comfortable and accessible environment for voters.
Stone Presbyterian Church: Found at 140 Chestnut Street, Watertown, NY 13601. This centrally located church offers a welcoming space for city voters.
*Trinity Episcopal Church: Located at 227 Sherman Street, Watertown, NY 13601. This site is a new addition to the City of Watertown's voting centers, expanding options for voters in the area.
*Midtown Towers: Situated at 142 Mechanic Street, Watertown, NY 13601. This location is also a new voting center, providing a convenient polling place for residents in the vicinity.
Town of Ellisburg Voting Centers:
Registered voters residing within the Town of Ellisburg will be able to cast their ballots at the following voting centers:
Ellisburg Town Office: Located at 11574 South Main Street, Ellisburg, NY 13636. The familiar Town Office remains a primary voting location for Ellisburg residents.
Mannsville Fire Department: Situated at 310 South Main Street, Mannsville, NY 13661. This centrally located fire department provides an accessible and convenient voting option for the Mannsville community.
*Belleville Fire Department: Found at 7981 State Route 289, Belleville, NY 13611. This is a new addition to the Town of Ellisburg's voting centers, offering a closer polling place for residents in the Belleville area.
The addition of new voting centers in both the City of Watertown and the Town of Ellisburg is part of our ongoing effort to enhance voter access and participation in the electoral process. These expanded options aim to provide more convenient and accessible locations for all registered voters.
As always, if you have any questions or require further clarification regarding these voting site changes or any other election-related matters, please do not hesitate to contact the Jefferson County Board of Elections office. We are here to assist you in any way we can to ensure you are well-informed and prepared to exercise your right to vote.
Jefferson County Enrollment as of 5/5/2025:
Party | Grand Total | Active | Inactive |
---|---|---|---|
Democratic | 15,943 | 14,925 | 1,018 |
Republican | 28,108 | 26,797 | 1,311 |
Conservative | 1,146 | 1,076 |
70 |
Working Families | 262 | 238 | 24 |
Green | 87 | 84 | 3 |
Libertarian | 154 | 135 | 19 |
Independence | 2,003 | 1,890 | 113 |
SAM | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Blank | 3,153 | 2,885 | 268 |
Liberal | 90 | 89 | 1 |
No party | 14,737 | 13,079 | 1,658 |
Other | 736 | 645 | 91 |
Right to Life | 24 | 24 | 0 |
Women's Equality Party | 15 | 12 | 3 |
Reform | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Grand Total | 66,464 | 61,885 | 4,579 |