May 14, 2026 Special Meeting of the Board of Elections

The Erie County Board of Elections held a special meeting on May 14, 2026, primarily to address emergency changes to polling locations due to building issues and new facility openings. The board ratified changes for three polling sites, including moving districts seven and eight to a new Edison Elementary School building and relocating another polling place to Jordan Pavilion for better accessibility. The board discussed signage and public notification efforts, including updates on their website and GIS mapping. Additionally, concerns about mail delays affecting election materials were raised, with a reminder that voters could use designated mailboxes at the courthouse to ensure timely ballot submission. The motion to approve the polling location changes was unanimously passed.