Voting in Jefferson County

🗳 Voting in Jefferson County

Learn how to cast your vote using the secure, paper-based voting system in Jefferson County. Our voting process combines voter-marked paper ballots with digital scan technology to ensure accuracy, security, and transparency.

🧾 Step 1: Mark Your Ballot


Voters use paper ballots to make their selections by filling in the ovals next to their chosen candidates or propositions.


🗳 Step 2: Use the Voting Booth


Take your ballot to a private voting booth to ensure your vote remains confidential.



🖨 Step 3: Scan Your Ballot


Insert your completed ballot into the Digital Scan Voting Machine.

  • The scanner will immediately tabulate your vote.

  • Your original paper ballot is securely stored in the machine for audits and recounts if necessary.


If you need assistance while voting, trained election inspectors are available at every poll site to help you navigate the process.

For additional information, please contact the Board of Elections:
📧 elections@jeffersoncountyny.gov
📞 (315) 785-3027

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