Anybody can run for local office. It’s not overly complicated, and you don’t even need a ton of background or experience or spend oodles of money on the campaign, he says. 

“I think people are reluctant

The Genesee County Democratic Committee is actively seeking candidates for the 2023 elections, and we want to talk to you! We don’t care about your resume: if you're a forward thinker and you care about improving your local community, we want to help you run.

The past few election cycles have taught us that who the candidate is matters. How well they communicate online and in person, how comfortable they are in their skin, and their authenticity are all important factors.

We’re looking for candidates with ties to their community. Folks who are already in their district — volunteering, organizing, mentoring, working and just being a good person. We don’t want to convince someone to move home to run — we want someone who calls a place home to step up and run.

We work with candidates from all backgrounds — teachers, nurses, farmers, activists, artists, musicians, chiefs, and rodeo stars. If you are passionate about making a difference, we will support you.

The following positions will be up for election this fall. If you are interested or know someone who may be, please contact us at GenesesNYDemocrats@gmail.com

County Offices

• County Clerk
• Coroner – 1 position
• Legislators
• Dist 2 – Bergen/Byron/Elba
• Dist 4 – Batavia Town/Stafford
• Dist 6 – Alexander/Pavilion
• Dist 8 – City of Batavia Wards 2 and 3

City of Batavia

• Councilman – all wards – 1-6 Town of Alabama
• Town Supervisor
• Town Clerk
• Town Justice
• 2 Council seats
• Highway Supt.

Town of Alexander

• Supervisor Town Clerk
• 2 Council seats
• Highway Supt.

Town of Batavia

• 2 Council seats

Town of Bergen

• Town Clerk Town Justice
• 2 Council seats
• Highway Supt.

Town of Bethany

• Supervisor Town Clerk
• 2 Council seats

Town of Byron

• Supervisor
• 2 Council seats
• Highway Supt.

Town of Darien

• Supervisor Town Justice
• 2 Council seats
• Highway Supt.

Town of Elba

• Town Clerk
• 2 Council seats
• Highway Supt.

Town of LeRoy

• Supervisor Highway Supt.
• 2 Council Seats
• Town Clerk
• Town Justice

Town of Oakfield

• Town Clerk
• 2 Council seats
• Highway Supt.

Town of Pavilion

• Supervisor
• Town Clerk
• 2 Town Justice seats

Town of Pembroke

• Supervisor
• Town Clerk
• Town Justice
• 2 Council seats
• Highway Supt.

Town of Stafford

• Supervisor
• 2 Town Justice seats
• 2 Council seats 

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Sec. 6-108.3 of the New York State Election Law, that a Democratic Party Caucus will be held @ 7 p.m., in the Town of Le Roy, at the Le Roy Town Hall, 48 Main St., County of Genesee, State of New York on the 20th day of July, 2021.  

This Caucus is called for the purpose of nominating candidates to fill existing vacancies for town council and town justice at the General Election to be held on November 2, 2021. Town enrolled members of the Democratic Party will be eligible to vote.                     

Nikki Calhoun                     Jennifer Keys

Chairman                             Secretary

The Genesee County Democratic Committee is looking for people who may be interested in serving their community be it as a candidate for office, an election inspector, a Democratic Committee member, or those just wanting to find out more about the Democratic Party in Genesee County.

Anyone can run for office and we can show you how. All that is needed is a desire to serve and some hard work. Want lower taxes, concerned about the environment or want a say in the future? We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact the Genesee County Democratic Committee: geneseedemocrats.net or chair@geneseedemocrats.net

GCDC is actively seeking candidates for the following positions:

• Genesee County District Attorney
• Genesee County Judge
• Genesee County Coroner

Genesee County Legislators:

• District 1 Pembroke & Darien
• District 3 Oakfield & Alabama
• District 4 Batavia (town) & Stafford (unexpired term)
• District 5 Le Roy
• District 7 City of Batavia wards 1 & 6
• District 9 City of Batavia wards 4 & 5

City of Batavia -- Three City councilpersons at Large

Alabama -- One justice, two town board

Alexander -- Two town board

Town of Batavia -- Supervisor, two town board, highway superintendent 

Bergen -- Supervisor, two town board

Bethany -- one justice, two town board

Byron -- Supervisor, town clerk, 2 town board, highway super

Darien -- town clerk, two town board

Elba -- Supervisor, two town board

Le Roy -- One justice, two town board

Oakfield -- Supervisor, town justice, two town board

Pavilion -- Two town board

Pembroke -- One justice, two town board

Stafford -- One town clerk, two town board, highway superintendent

Have you been thinking about how you can get involved in our community? What better way than helping to elect those who represent us. 

The time is now.

The Genesee County Democratic Committee has opportunities for you to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot on Nov. 3rd. We have opportunities for every level of interest and experience. We also have activities that you can do while practicing responsible social distancing from home. 

Check out our website geneseedemocrats.net and click on “Take Action 2020."

Interview with Michael Plitt, chairman of the Democratic Party in Genesee County.

The Genesee County Democratic Committee and The Genesee County Young Democrats invite the public to participate in a virtual forum featuring candidates running for the Democratic nomination for the 61st NYS Senate District.

Participating candidates include Kim Smith, Jacqui Berger and Joan Seamans. We will also be joined by special guest, NY27 Congressional Candidate Nate McMurray.

The event will be streamed live on YouTube here from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on May 28th.

Anyone wishing to submit a question to the candidates should do so no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, May 20th using this form. 

Anyone with questions about this event can reach out to geneseenydemocrats@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page.

The New York State Elections Commissioners’ Association is calling for immediate action by the Governor and New York State Legislature to protect our electoral process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Election Boards throughout the state are risking personnel safety and health to prepare for impending elections on April 28, 2020. We are facing critical shortages of inspectors and polling places due to the ongoing public health crisis.

Over the next week, BOEs will find it almost impossible to meet mission critical deadlines for testing machines and preparing ballots because of staff shortages due to the ongoing stay-at-home order.

We ask Governor Andrew Cuomo, NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and NYS Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to consider the following items by either Executive Order or Legislative action:

1.) Postponing the Democratic Presidential Primary scheduled for April 28^th to June 23^rd. Fielding inspectors in the midst of this health crisis is dangerous and may be impossible. Traditional polling places may be unusable as they are currently restricted or closed to the public. Postponing until June will not only give us time to plan, but will ease the burdens on host counties budgets that are devastated by the COVID-19 crisis.

2.) Amend 8-400 of NYS Election Law to allow for Absentee Balloting during all times of declared state of emergency due to infectious disease or pandemic. This will allow all voters who are at-risk but perhaps not yet sick to apply for and receive an absentee ballot. At risk or vulnerable citizens should not have to make decisions on whether to exercise their right to vote or risk their health.

3.) For all Primary & Special Elections: Give wide latitude to the local Board of Elections to consolidate polling places and election districts to best operate the election. While we hope the COVID 19 crisis will be better by June, it is quite likely we will have limited numbers of polling places and inspectors even then. We need this flexibility to adjust to circumstances on the ground in our jurisdictions that may be changing right up until the June 23^rd Election.

Acting on these items will buy us precious time and save our host counties significant amount of resources while also preserving the rights of voters and safety and health of Election Workers. Every day that we do not act makes us less prepared and wastes valuable time and money.

• Nate McMurray for Congress in NY27
• Kim Smith for NYS Senate District 61
• David Krzemien for Genesee County Sheriff
• Sammy DiSalvo for City Council at Large
• Terry Thompson for Alabama Town Board
• Vicki Almquist for Village of Bergen Trustee
• Greg Rogers for Village of Le Roy Mayor
• Ray Yacuzzo for Village of Le Roy Trustee
• Jim Bonaquisti for Village of Le Roy Trustee