Voting Centers

Notice of Voting Site Changes for the City of Watertown and the Town of Ellisburg

The Jefferson County Board of Elections is committed to ensuring that all residents have clear, accurate, and timely information regarding voting procedures and locations. We are pleased to announce updates to the voting center locations for residents of the City of Watertown and the Town of Ellisburg for upcoming elections.

While both municipalities continue to utilize the voting center model—which allows any registered voter within each respective municipality to vote at any designated voting center—several new locations have been added to better serve our communities.

We encourage all voters to review the updated list of polling sites to ensure a convenient and efficient voting experience.


City of Watertown – Voting Centers

The following locations are available to all registered voters residing within the City of Watertown:

  • Life Church of the Nazarene
    535 Thompson Boulevard, Watertown, NY 13601
    Accessible facility with ample parking.

  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
    320 West Lynde Street, Watertown, NY 13601
    Convenient and centrally located polling site.

  • St. Anthony’s Church
    850 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
    Well-known and easily accessible location.

  • Stone Presbyterian Church
    140 Chestnut Street, Watertown, NY 13601
    Centrally located with full accessibility.

  • Trinity Episcopal Church (New Location)
    227 Sherman Street, Watertown, NY 13601
    Recently added to expand voter access in the area. Please note: Parking and entrance for this location are located off Stone Street, which is a one-way street. Voters are encouraged to plan accordingly for access and parking.

  • Midtown Towers (New Location)
    142 Mechanic Street, Watertown, NY 13601
    Newly designated site offering convenience for nearby residents.


Town of Ellisburg – Voting Centers

The following locations are available to all registered voters residing within the Town of Ellisburg:

  • Ellisburg Town Office
    11574 South Main Street, Ellisburg, NY 13636
    Primary and established voting site.

  • Mannsville Fire Department
    310 South Main Street, Mannsville, NY 13661
    Central location for voters in the Mannsville area.

  • Belleville Fire Department (New Location)
    7981 State Route 289, Belleville, NY 13611
    Newly added to provide increased accessibility for Belleville residents.


Enhancing Voter Access

The addition of new voting centers in both municipalities reflects our continued commitment to improving accessibility, convenience, and voter participation. These updates are part of a broader effort to ensure that all eligible voters can easily and securely cast their ballots.

For questions or additional information regarding these changes or any other election-related matters, please contact the:

Jefferson County Board of Elections
175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601
📞 (315) 785-3027
🌐 www.jeffersoncounty.ny.gov/boe

We thank you for your attention and participation in the democratic process.

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

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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