General Election Reminders

Published on October 28, 2026

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The Genesee County Board of Elections is reminding voters of remaining early voting opportunities, absentee ballot deadlines and Election Day polling location updates for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026 General Election.

Early Voting Continues Through November 1

All Genesee County voters may vote early at the County’s only early voting location:

ARC Community Center
38 Woodrow Road
Batavia, NY 14020

The remaining early voting hours are:

  • Wednesday, October 28: Noon–8 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 29: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Friday, October 30: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 31: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Sunday, November 1: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

All Election Day polling locations and the early voting site are accessible.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

  • Apply in person: The last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person is Monday, November 2.
  • Return in person: Completed absentee ballots must be received at the Board of Elections or a polling site in Genesee County by 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3.
  • Return by mail: Absentee ballots must be postmarked no later than November 3 and received by the Board of Elections no later than November 10.
  • Military and special federal absentee ballots: Ballots must be postmarked no later than November 3 and received by November 16.

Election Day Polling Location Updates

Voters should review the following information before heading to the polls:

  • City of Batavia, Ward I: Voters now vote at the Assembly of God Church, 24 N. Spruce Street. This is a permanent polling location change.
  • City of Batavia, Ward III: The Office of the Aging polling location will be open on Election Day.
  • Town of Batavia, Districts 1 and 2: Voters who usually vote at Town Hall should use the entrance to County Building 2, 3837 W. Main Road, next to Batavia Town Hall.

Voters can confirm their Election Day polling location through the New York State Voter Lookup or call the Genesee County Board of Elections at 585-815-7804.

For additional information, visit the Genesee County Board of Elections website.

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