Clerk

Seneca Nation General Election

November 3, 2026
9:00 am – 7:00 pm

POLLING LOCATIONS:

Allegany Territory – Seneca Allegany Administration Building

-OR-

Cattaraugus Territory – William Seneca Administration Building

Eligibility to Vote
Every Enrolled member of the Seneca Nation of Indians that meets the following requirements shall be competent to vote:

• Eighteen (18) years of age, and
• Not convicted of a felony, as defined under section 1.2 of the SN General Election Law

To ensure a safe and secure election we will have an entrance and separate exit for voters.

Pre-Election Challenges
Must be submitted in writing in the Clerk’s Office by 12:00 noon on the seventh business day (Friday, October 23, 2026) prior to the election on a signed and notarized “challenge Affidavit Form” available in the Clerk’s Office.

Post-Election Challenges
Must be submitted in writing to the Clerk’s Office by 12:00 noon no later than two (2) business days after the election (Thursday, November 5, 2026)

Poll Watchers
Each political party or independent Presidential candidate will be allowed one (1) poll watcher per territory at the party’s/independent Presidential candidates expense who shall be allowed to observe election proceedings only.

In order to designate a Poll Watcher, names must be submitted to the Clerk’s Office by 4:30 pm, close of business, ten (10) business days (Tuesday, October 20, 2026) prior to Election Day.