The Evening Sun

Chenango County voters begin casting early ballots, election day is Nov. 3

Kelli Miller October 28th, 2026

CHENANGO COUNTY - Chenango County voters can have a say in local government by heading to the polls during early voting or on Election Day.

Early voting for the Chenango County general election runs from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Borden Avenue Skate Rink, located at 35 Borden Ave. in Norwich.

On Nov. 3, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Poll site locations can be found at (www.chenangocountyny.gov/770/Chenango-County-Poll-Sites).

Most town supervisor candidates are unopposed, except in Afton, Pharsalia and Preston.

The supervisor candidates are:

Town of Afton: John Lawrence, Republican vs. Jason Wicks, Afton First.

Town of Pharsalia: Jeremiah Micklas, Democrat, vs. Jason Storrs, write-in candidate.

Town of Preston: Eileen Gyles Andrews, Democrat, vs. Steven Jon Palmatier, Republican.

Town of Bainbridge: Dolores Nabinger, Democrat.

Town of Columbus: Charles Edmonds, For the People.

Town of Coventry: Cammie Wyckoff, Forward Movement.

Town of German: Patricia Pittsley, Democrat.

Town of Guilford: Gilda Ward, Republican and Common Sense.

Town of McDonough: Raymond E. Wakefield Jr., Republican.

Town of New Berlin: Wendy Rifanburg, Conservative.

Town of North Norwich: Robert E. Wansor, Republican.

Town of Norwich: Stanley D. Foulds, Republican.

Town of Otselic: Michael Foor-Pessin, Democrat and Republican.

Town of Oxford: Alan Davis, Republican.

Town of Pitcher: Jeffrey B. Blanchard, Republican.

Town of Plymouth: Timothy Manwarren, Republican and Moving Forward.

Town of Sherburne: Charles A. Mastro, Republican.

Town of Smithville: John J. Cammarata, Republican.

Town of Smyrna: Matthew B. Powrie, Republican.

City of Norwich Supervisor James McNeil, representing Wards 1, 2 and 3, and Supervisor Robert Jeffrey, representing Wards 4, 5 and 6, will remain in office. The city charter provides for two-year terms, with elections in odd-numbered years.

Greene Supervisor Bernard E. McDermott and Lincklaen Supervisor Sharon Monro will also remain in office, serving four-year terms.

Kelli Miller

Kelli Miller has been a staff writer for the Evening Sun since February 2023. Kelli has professional experience as a mortgage banker. She has a passion for writing and is proud to live in Chenango County. Kelli covers a wide range of topics including business, community development, real estate and special events. In her spare time, she raises chickens, gardens, paints, crafts and writes short stories. Kelli has been with her husband for 42 years, and the couple continues to remodel their country home. They have several children and grandchildren. Kelli can be reached by email at kmiller@evesun.com.