Candidates and issues on the ballot

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2023 Broome County General Election

This page highlights elections that many students will see on their ballot. For a full list of Broome County elections visit the Broome County Board of Elections.

How do I know which county district I am in? 

You can check your county district with this Election Mapper. Enter your address in the upper right hand corner, then click the binoculars icon. The map will load with a popout that includes your district information, your polling place, links to directions to your polling place, elected officials and a sample ballot. 

New York State

  • State Supreme Court Justice
    • Role: Serves on the State Supreme Court which generally hears cases outside the authority of the lower courts such as civil matters beyond the monetary limits of the lower courts’ jurisdiction, divorce, separation and annulment proceedings, and criminal prosecutions of felonies.
    • Term length: 14 years
    • Candidates:

Broome County

City of Binghamton

Town of Binghamton

  • Justice
    • Role:  Presides over matters typically within the jurisdiction of the court, such as traffic cases, small claims, eviction proceedings, misdemeanors, and violations.
    • Term length - 4 years
    • Candidates:
      • Lawrence H. Brinker* (R)

Village of Johnson City 

  • Trustee (2 positions)
    • Role: Serves as a member of the Village Board and works with the mayor to oversee budget and government services.
    • Term length - 2 years.
    • Candidates:
  • Town Court Justice
    • Role: Presides over matters typically within the jurisdiction of the court, such as traffic cases, small claims, eviction proceedings, misdemeanors, and violations.
    • Term length - 4 years
    • Candidates:
      • Gregory P Thomas* (R, C)

Town of Vestal

  • Town Supervisor
  • Town Clerk
    • Role: Serves as administrative head of town government, presides at town board meetings, sets the agenda, and may appoint members to committees to assist the Board in the performance of its duties.
    • Term length - 4 years
    • Candidates:
      • Debra Wallace* (R, C) 
  • Council Member (2 positions)

Village of Endicott

  • Mayor
    • Role: Presides over village board meetings, serves as administrative head of village government, sets the agenda, and may appoint members to committees to assist the Board in the performance of its duties.
    • Term length - 4 years
    • Candidates:
      • Larry Coppola (D, WF)
      • Nicholas Burlingame (R, C)
      • Linda S Jackson* (Endicotters Party) – independent line
    • Canidate Interview
  • Town Court Justice
    • Role: Presides over matters typically within the jurisdiction of the court, such as traffic cases, small claims, eviction proceedings, misdemeanors, and violations.
    • Term length - 4 years
    • Candidates:
      • Alfonso Ortega (R)
  • Trustee (2 positions)
    • Role: Serves as a member of the village board and works with the mayor to oversee budget and government services.
    • Term length: 2 years
    • Candidates:
      • R. Ted Warner (R, C)
      • Timothy P Wright Jr (R, C) 
      • Kevin Kreiner (Square Deal Party) – independent line
      • Shannon Sharpe (Square Deal Party) – independent line

Note: Candidates listed in order they will appear on the ballot. Candidate webpages provided when available.  Members of the voter engagement team conducted interviews with local candidates on the ballot. All opponents for the candidates interviewed were contacted contacted to participate in an interview. Some candidates declined or did not respond.

2023 Statewide Ballot Proposals

  • REMOVAL OF SMALL CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM SPECIAL CONSTITUTIONAL DEBT LIMITATION
    The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 4 of the Constitution removes the special constitutional debt limitation now placed on small city school districts, so they will be treated the same as all other school districts. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?
  • EXTENDING SEWAGE PROJECT DEBT EXCLUSION FROM DEBT LIMIT
    The proposed amendment to Article 8, section 5 of the Constitution extends for ten years the authority of counties, cities, towns, and villages to remove from their constitutional debt limits debt for the construction of sewage facilities. Shall the proposed amendment be approved?

For more information regarding statewide ballot proposals, visit the New York State Board of Elections website.

  • Constitutional Amendment Removing the Debt Limit on Small City School Districts explained 
  • Constitutional Amendment Excluding Sewage from Local Indebtedness explained

Resources

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Smart sharing in the age of mis- and disinformation

Increasing levels of misinformation and disinformation circulating on social media are a growing concern in the digital age.

The CCE wants to empower you to spot fake news and help ensure that you are only sharing real and unbiased information.

Disinformation: false information deliberately and often covertly spread (as by the planting of rumors) in order to influence public opinion or obscure the truth.

Misinformation: incorrect or misleading information; not necessarily spread deliberately or intended to influence opinion.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind before clicking that “share” button:

  • Don’t let your emotions rule what you post — did you actually read the article you're sharing? If you find yourself sharing a post primarily based on the headline, you may not have a full understanding of the situation. 
  • Check your sources. Can you verify their credentials? Are there multiple trustworthy sources backing up the original article? Learn more about evaluating your sources.
  • Has this information been fact-checked? Check out sites such as Snopes to double check! 
  • Before sharing a picture, try a reverse search to see where else it may have appeared.
  • Read and share with a critical mindset. Start training yourself to pick up on key red flags when reading the news. 
  • Keep an eye out on what your friends and family are posting. If you see something you think might be problematic:
    1. Fact check the information before you say anything.
    2. If it is misinformation or disinformation, send the orginal sharer a private message letting them know and sharing your sources. Commenting on the post only drives up engagement, further spreading the bad information.
    3. Keep it polite. Most people don't intentionally share false information, and embarrassing or degrading them won't help matters.
    4. Learn more about how to talk to friends and family members who share misinformation.