Monroe County Voter Registrations Days
Monroe County Board of Elections (MCBOE) will be hosting Voter Registration Days.
The Monroe County Board of Elections (MCBOE) will be hosting Voter Registration Days. Election staff with voter registration forms will be available at the times and locations below:
Dates and Times
Saturday September 28th from 2 pm – 9 pm
Thursday October 10th from 11 am – 2:30 pm
Locations
County Office Building, 39 W. Main St, Rochester, NY 14614
BOE Training & Service Center, 2595 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Road, Rochester, NY 14623
Residents can also electronically register online at www.ny.gov/services/register-vote, at DMV locations, and/or acquire forms at post offices and libraries.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Monroe County Board of Elections at 585-753-1550 or visit us at www.monroecounty.gov/elections.
BDC Elects New Leadership Team
The new Executive Committee of Leader Barbara Moehle, Chair Liz Porta, Secretary Amy Stockwell and Treasurer Mike Harren were elected at the 2024 organizational meeting.
On September 16, as required by NYS election law and our Bylaws, BDC held its organizational meeting. We had quite a crowd and the new Executive Committee of Leader Barbara Moehle, Chair Liz Porta, Secretary Amy Stockwell and Treasurer Mike Harren were elected. They are excited to begin working immediately to elect Democratic candidates for public office in this important election season.
June 2024 Primary Election Results
Congratulations to all who won election or re-election to the Brighton Democratic Committee in the June 25th primary election in the contested election districts.
Brighton Democratic Committee Leader, Barbara Moehle, and fellow BDC executive committee members Kimberly Joyce (chair), Virginia Hall (secretary), and Michael Harren (treasurer) congratulate all who won election or re-election to the Brighton Democratic Committee in the June 25th primary election in the contested election districts.
Membership in the BDC comes with significant responsibilities. Paramount among them are effectively representing the registered Democrats of Brighton in the work of the committee, and actively working to elect the best and strongest Democratic candidates for office at the town, county, state, and federal level. BDC leadership looks forward to productive, collaborative work with all members throughout the 2024 general election season and beyond.
The Board of Elections have published unofficial results of the election by election district.
It's Primary Election Day!
We received this press release from the Monroe County Board of Elections, yesterday, June 24, 2024.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2024
CONTACT: mcboe@monroecounty.gov
Jackie Ortiz, Commissioner
Lisa Polito Nicolay, Commissioner
Tomorrow is Primary Election Day!
Primary election season is upon us and the Board of Elections would like to ensure Monroe County voters are informed and prepared.
Primary Election Day is tomorrow 6/25. Polls will be open from 6 am – 9 pm.
The Commissioners want to emphasize to voters that they should check their polling site and eligibility for tomorrow’s elections.
“Please remember that only enrolled members of a party may vote in Primary Elections,” said Commissioner Ortiz. “This year there are only contested races in the Democratic party.”
“Although only Democrats will be voting in tomorrow’s primaries, a full staff of Republicans will be working to ensure secure bipartisan election activities,” said Commissioner Nicolay.
Eligible voters must go to their Election Day Polling Site.
Each voter was sent a post card with his or her eligibility and polling site for the Primary Election. Election Day sites can be found on the home page of the Board of Elections website in both Election District and Alphabetical order.
Voters can find their poll site on the voter app: www.monroecounty.gov/etc/voter/
We Have Designated Our Candidates for 2024!
At the Monroe County Democratic nominating convention on Saturday, February 24, 2024, the following outstanding candidates were designated to stand for election in November:
Joseph Morelle – US House of Representatives
Jeremy Cooney – NYS Senate District 56
Sarah Clark – NYS Assembly District 136
Jamie Romeo - Monroe County Clerk
Ella Marshall – Monroe County Family Court
John Falk – Brighton Town Justice
Our next step: get our candidates on the ballot! Brighton Democratic Committee members will begin Tuesday, February 27th to secure the hundreds of signatures needed to do just that. We will be visiting the registered Democratic voters in your neighborhood through the month of March to request your signature on the petitions to be delivered to the Board of Elections.
In addition, our members will also need petition signatures to help them remain BDC members and continue to represent you and your interests on the Committee. We ask for your support of these candidates and committee members by signing the petitions when our members arrive at your door!
2024 Meeting Dates
Save these dates for future BDC meetings in 2024.
We are publishing these dates for planning purposes. Details will be included in the meeting notices.
The January meeting of the Brighton Democratic Committee will be held on January 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM. It is the annual candidate designation caucus. This meeting is open only to members of the committee, candidates, and candidate representatives. Members must be present in person to vote by written ballot; proxy votes are not permitted.
Regular business meetings are held monthly on this schedule and generally start at 7:00 pm, unless otherwise specified in the meeting notice.
FEBRUARY 26, 2024 4TH Monday due to Presidents’ Day Feb. 19
MARCH 18, 2024
APRIL 15, 2024
MAY 20, 2024
JUNE 17, 2024
JULY 15, 2024 Cancelled
AUGUST 19, 2024
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 Reorganization Meeting – Members only
OCTOBER 21, 2024
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
DECEMBER 16, 2024
2023 Meeting Dates
Save these dates for future BDC meetings in 2023.
We are publishing these dates for planning purposes. Details will be included in the meeting notices.
The January meeting of the Brighton Democratic Committee will be held on January 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM. It is the annual candidate designation caucus. This meeting is open only to members of the committee, candidates, and candidate representatives. Members must be present in person to vote by written ballot; proxy votes are not permitted.
Regular business meetings are held monthly on this schedule and generally start at 7:00 pm, unless otherwise specified in the meeting notice.
February 27, 2023
March 20, 2023
April 17, 2023
May 15, 2023
June 26, 2023
July 17, 2023
August 21, 2023
September 19, 2023
October 16, 2023
November 13, 2023
December 11, 2023
Seeking Candidates for Election
The Brighton Democratic Committee is seeking candidates for elective office in the Town of Brighton.
The Brighton Democratic Committee is seeking candidates for the following positions for the upcoming election cycle:
Brighton Town Supervisor,
Brighton Town Councilmember (2),
Brighton Town Clerk, and
Brighton Town Justice.
Candidates must be Brighton residents.
The following incumbents have indicated their intention to run for re-election:
Bill Moehle, Town Supervisor;
Chris Werner, Town Councilmember, and
Dan Aman, Town Clerk.
Any interested individuals are asked to contact the Committee at brightondemocrats@gmail.com with a letter of intent and resume so appointments may be made to discuss the process and place their name as a candidate.
62 Days of Inaction -- It's Time to VOTE
Tell Sabrina LaMar & Republican Legislators
It's Time To Vote!
Adam Bello needs your help, Sabrina LaMar and the Republicans in the County Legislature are delaying a vote on $100 Million dollars of community investments from the American Rescue Plan.
We’ve received this message from County Executive Adam Bello:
Tell Sabrina LaMar & Republican Legislators
It's Time To Vote!
I need your help, Sabrina LaMar and the Republicans in the County Legislature are delaying a vote on $100 Million dollars of community investments from the American Rescue Plan.
Can you take 2 minutes to help your community? Call 585-753-1950 today and tell Sabrina LaMar and Republican Legislators, to invest in our community and vote for the American Rescue Plan legislation!
Time is ticking. President Sabrina LaMar and the Republican Majority have had this legislation since September 20. They refuse to bring it to the floor of the legislature for a vote. Their inaction is delaying funding and critical work for these vital community initiatives:
Expanded housing for homeless veterans
Affordable childcare options
Workforce development programs in high demand fields
Services for domestic violence survivors
Expanded mental health clinics
Loans for Minority and Women Owned Businesses
Eliminating barriers to healthcare
Helping seniors navigate health care and bridge the digital divide
Support services for vulnerable children
Thank you for making the call.
- Adam
Seeking Candidates for Brighton Town Justice
The Brighton Democratic Committee is seeking candidates for the position of Brighton Town Justice for the term beginning January 1, 2024. Candidates must be Brighton residents. All interested individuals are asked to contact the Committee at brightondems@gmail.com with a letter of intent and resume so appointments may be made to fully discuss the process and place their name as a candidate.
Early Voting Begins Saturday
The Monroe Country Board of Elections has released information about early voting.
General Election season is upon us and the Board of Elections would like to ensure Monroe County voters are informed and prepared.
Early Voting commences Saturday, October 29th. Early voting lasts for 9 days through November 6th.
Any eligible voter in Monroe County may go to any of the 14 Early Voting locations.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 11 am – 8 pm
Brighton’s early voting location is at SUNY Empire State College - 680 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14620. An ASL Interpreter available on site. Please visit the Board of Elections website for a complete list of early voting locations.
CRITICAL – NEW this year, if a voter applies for an absentee ballot, they can no longer change their mind and decide to vote on the machine. If a voter would like to go to a polling location during Early Voting or their specific site on Election Day, they will only be allowed to vote by Affidavit.
Any voter who would like to check their registration status or Election Day polling site can visit the Monroe County Board of Elections voter app at https://www.monroecounty.gov/etc/voter/
From the Monroe County Board of Elections...
MEDIA RELEASE
RELEASE DATE: Sept. 16, 2022
Rochester, NY – Monroe County Board of Elections (MCBOE) celebrates National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, with a coordinated day of various public voter registration drives all around the County. Our BOE booth will be located at Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC) at 161 Chestnut St from 11 am to 1 pm. Join us to register to vote or update your registration. Snacks, giveaways, and resources will be provided while you learn about your polling place and make a plan to vote on Election Day Tuesday, November 8th.
Community members also hosting registration drives include Nazareth College, University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Monroe Community College, St. John Fisher University, Suny Brockport, and League of Women Voters. Residents can also electronically register at County DMV locations, and or acquire forms at County Post Offices.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Board of Elections at 585-753-1550 or visit us at www.monroecounty.gov/elections
Help Support Our Democratic Candidates!
We have a supply of lawn signs available for our endorsed candidates. If you would like to have one or more signs for your front lawn, please contact the Brighton Democratic Committee at brightondemocrats@gmail.com. Just leave your name, address, phone # and which sign(s) you would like and we will install them for you!
Important Information Regarding Monroe County Redistricting Public Input Sessions
MCDC Chairman Zach King recently provided an update on Monroe County redistricting and shared that the Republican-majority Redistricting Commission will present new maps to the public at six hearings beginning Monday May 2. You are encouraged to speak up at one of the hearings. Click here to see meeting dates and locations and instructions to speak or submit written comments.
Chairman King specified keeping the following in mind when providing your feedback:
· “Redistricting shouldn't break up neighborhoods, villages, towns, or cities in ways that disenfranchise voters.
· Where practical, proposed districts should be compact and avoid gerrymandering; they should not divide communities of interest.
· The process should be transparent: residents should have access to the proposed maps ahead of public hearings, and to the final maps ahead of the Legislature's vote.
· The process should be fair: ample time should be provided for the public to ask questions, and comments submitted by email should be distributed and considered equally with those offered in-person.”
We hope you’ll consider participating in this very important process.
Petitioning kudos are in order
Thank you, thank you, thank you to all our members who carried petitions for our designated candidates and to all the registered Democrats who signed these petitions! Because the candidates are running for federal, state, or county positions, they are required to obtain a set number of signatures covering their entire district (not just Brighton).
The BDC submitted approximately 1,000 signatures for each of the following designated candidates toward their required totals:
Joseph Morelle – Congressional Representative (25th District)
Jeremy Cooney – State Senator (57th District)
Sarah Clark – Member of Assembly (136th District)
Deral Givens – Monroe County Family Court
This is proof positive of what we can accomplish when we work TOGETHER to support this most basic aspect of democracy!!
During the petitioning period, our members also donated over 100 lbs of nonperishable food items for the Brighton Cupboard. Thank you for your generosity!
URGENT! Your help is needed with redistricting in Monroe County!
From Monroe County Democratic Committee Chairman Zach King:
The Monroe County Legislature Redistricting Commission is scheduled to meet this Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 11 am in the Legislative Chambers (room 406) of the County Office Building.
Please attend this meeting to make sure all voices are heard as the Commission draws new legislative maps, which will impact all of us for the next 10 years. You do not have to sign up to speak to the Commission in-person, although those who wish to pre-register may call (585) 753-1950.
Please remind the Commission that redistricting should not break up neighborhoods, villages, towns, and cities in ways that divide communities and disenfranchise voters.
Tell them the redistricting process should be transparent and that this should not be the only meeting that they open to the public.
Remind them that they are required to share their proposed maps with the public and provide ample time and a clear process for feedback.
If you cannot attend the meeting at 11 am Thursday, March 24, you may email your comments to redistricting@monroecounty.gov.
Please speak up and advocate for a fair and transparent Monroe County redistricting process.
MCDC's Hall of Fame Ceremony is back!
Thursday April 7, MCDC's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be honoring four incredible Democrats. Hon. David F. Gantt, Hon. Paul E. Haney, Tom Ferrarese, and Sheila Fleischauer will be inducted to the Monroe County Democratic Committee Hall of Fame. See more details in the below flyer.
To purchase tickets, please click here.
Hope to see you there!
Petitioning starts March 1st!
Brighton Democratic Committee members will begin collecting signatures on March 1st to help our designated candidates qualify to be placed on the ballot for the November general election.
If you are a registered Democrat, we ask for your help by signing the petitions for the following designated candidates:
US House of Representatives – Joseph Morelle
State Senator – 57th District – Jeremy Cooney
Member of Assembly – 136th District – Sarah Clark
Monroe County Family Court – Deral Givens
In addition, we will also have petitions for ourselves as Brighton Democratic Committee members to allow us to continue as your area’s representative on the Committee, a process that occurs every two years.
Thank you for your support! If you’d like to set up a specific time for us to stop by for your signature, please feel free to reach out to us here:
The MCDC designating convention results are in!
With the recent designating caucuses at both the town and county level, the Brighton Democratic Committee is excited to announce our list of designated candidates for the 2022 election cycle.
We’re happy to report the following individuals were overwhelmingly voted as our designated candidates at the MCDC Convention Saturday February 19, 2022:
US House of Representatives - Joseph Morelle
NYS Senate - 57th District - Jeremy Cooney
Member of Assembly - 136th District - Sarah Clark
Monroe County Family Court - Deral Givens
Great job to everyone who worked to make the designating caucus happen in such a tight timeframe, and congratulations to the designated candidates! We look forward to petitioning next!
Free rapid COVID test kits!
A message from Supervisor Bill Moehle:
“The Town of Brighton will be conducting a drive thru COVID rapid test kit distribution this Saturday, December 11, from 1-3pm and Sunday, December 12 from 10am-noon, at Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Avenue. Participants must show proof of Brighton residency. Thank you Temple B’rith Kodesh, Rabbi Peter Stein and Executive Director Michael Yudelson for again making TBK available to the community and thank you to County Executive Adam Bello for having the foresight to use federal ARPA funds for this important effort.”
If you don’t live in Brighton, check your town for similar test kid distributions. Lots are happening in the Rochester area.