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.
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.
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.
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 |
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 |