2026-2027 Voting and Elections Information
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Please click the button below to view the full, official legal notice for the 2026-2027 Public Budget Hearing and Vote.
PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING
The Gowanda Central School District Board of Education will host a 2026–2027 Public Budget Hearing on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Gowanda High School Library.
BUDGET & BOE ELECTION VOTE
Eligible voters are invited to vote on the Annual Budget and Board of Education Election on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Gowanda Middle School Library.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Qualified voters of the District shall be entitled to vote at such annual vote and election. A qualified voter is one who is (1) a citizen of the United States of America, (2) eighteen years of age or older, and (3) resident within the District for a period of thirty (30) days next preceding the annual vote and election. The District may require proof of residency (driver’s license, utility bill, etc.) and a signature at the polls.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Applications for absentee ballots are available from the District Clerk. You can also download the 2026-2027 PDF application here. Special regulations govern absentee ballots. Call 716-532-3325, ext. 6300 for information.
RUNNING FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Two positions are to be filled for three-year terms commencing July 1, 2026. Candidates on the ballot include Zachary C. Nobles, Brandon Newell, and Aimee Gernatt.
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