Budget Vote & Election

Mark your calendars! The Annual Meeting & Election for the Southwestern Central School District will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. In-person voting will take place in the Southwestern High School Multipurpose Room during two time slots: 7:00-9:00 a.m. and 2:00-8:00 p.m.

This year, voters will elect three Board of Education members to fill at-large seats left vacant by the expiration of three board members' terms on June 30, 2026. The candidates with the most votes will serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2029. 

Budget Hearing & Meet the Candidates Night

Get informed before you vote! Join us for a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and meet the candidates running for election on Tuesday, May 12, 2065, at 6:00 p.m. in the HS Multipurpose Room. Be on the lookout for the Spotlight newsletter, arriving in mailboxes in early May. 

Early Vote/Absentee & Military Ballots

• Military ballot applications must be received by April 23, 2026.

• Absentee ballots will be automatically mailed to permanently disabled residents on the Board of Elections’ list.

• Early vote ballots will be available around April 24th. 

  • To have your early vote/absentee ballot mailed, your application must be received by May 12, 2026.

  • If you plan to pick it up in person, your application must be delivered by May 18, 2026.

  • All completed early vote/absentee ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.

Who Can Vote?

To vote in this election, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen

• Be 18 years or older

• Have lived in the district for at least 30 days before the election

• Not be otherwise disqualified from voting in school district elections

If you have any questions, reach out to the district office. We hope to see you at the polls!

Pam SaGurney, District Clerk
Email
(716) 484-1137