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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: May 26, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 2 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $12,500.02/year
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: May 19, 2026 - May 26, 2026
- Positions: Broome County Legislature - District 13Broome County Legislature - District 2Broome County Legislature - District 9Broome County Legislature - District 14Broome County Legislature - District 6...
Job description
The county legislature is responsible for the adoption of all local legislation and levy of property taxes. Other specific powers include: make appropriations, incur indebtedness and adopt an annual budget, create, alter, combine or abolish administrative units not headed by elected officials and to confirm appointments made by the County Executive; adopt the equalization rate for the City of Binghamton and the 16 towns; award all contracts for professional services in excess of $15,000.
Eligibility requirements
Shall be a resident elector of the district he represents at the time of his nomination, his election and throughout his term of office. No elective or appointive official of any town, village or city or any other municipality shall be eligible to hold office as a County Legislator.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 60 Hawley St, 2nd Floor, Binghamton, NY 13901
Filing phone number: 607-778-2172
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: No filing fee. Petition signature requirement: 5% of enrolled voters of the party in the district or 500, whichever is less (major party); 5% of the total number of votes cast for governor at the last gubernatorial election in the district or 1,500, whichever is less (independent)
FAQ
How often is County Legislature-Executive Board elected?
The position of County Legislature-Executive Board is typically elected every 2 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Broome County County, NY?
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement: 5% of enrolled voters of the party in the district or 500, whichever is less (major party); 5% of the total number of votes cast for governor at the last gubernatorial election in the district or 1,500, whichever is less (independent)
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
60 Hawley St, 2nd Floor, Binghamton, NY 13901.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 607-778-2172.
How do I get started running for County Legislature-Executive Board?
You can start running for County Legislature-Executive Board by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Legislature-Executive Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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