Election
📣 Buffalo City Election Notice – Get Involved! 🗳️ 2025 is an election year, and we invite all residents who care deeply about our community—whether you're eager for change or proud of how far we've come—to consider running for office or simply staying informed and engaged.
🗳️ Seats Up for Election: - Mayor (2-year term)
- Three City Council Members (4-year terms)
- All terms begin January 1, 2026.
👥 City Council Member – Role Overview: Council members play a vital role in shaping Buffalo’s future. They: - Serve a 4-year term
- Attend monthly council meetings, with additional meetings as needed
- Participate in at least one committee, requiring an extra monthly meeting
- Collaborate on budgeting, ordinances, and community planning
- Represent resident concerns and help guide city operations
This is a great opportunity for individuals who value transparency, teamwork, and thoughtful decision-making.
👤 Mayor – Role Overview: The Mayor is the face and leader of our city government. This position: - Serves a 2-year term
- Oversees city staff and ensures council ordinances and policies are implemented
- Attends regular council meetings and represents Buffalo in county collaborations such as:
- Emergency Management
- Waste Management
- Riverfront Council
- Mayors’ Roundtables
Ideal candidates are proactive, communicative, and committed to fostering a safe, efficient, and vibrant community.
📌 Why It Matters: Local government decisions affect everything from infrastructure and public safety to parks and utilities. If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference—or simply ensure Buffalo continues to thrive—this is your chance.
📅 Buffalo City Election – Important Dates for Candidates & Voters 🗳️ Candidate Filing Period - Opens: Monday, August 25
First day to file nomination papers with the County Auditor or designated City Clerk. - Closes: Thursday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Last day to file nomination papers.
Candidate Withdrawal & Objection Deadline - Deadline: Tuesday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m.
Last day for candidates to withdraw or for objections to be filed regarding nomination papers or candidate eligibility.
🗳️ Election Day - Tuesday, November 4
Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Mayor (2-year term)
- Three City Council Members (4-year terms)
- All terms begin January 1, 2026.
👥 City Council Member – Role Overview: Council members play a vital role in shaping Buffalo’s future. They:
- Serve a 4-year term
- Attend monthly council meetings, with additional meetings as needed
- Participate in at least one committee, requiring an extra monthly meeting
- Collaborate on budgeting, ordinances, and community planning
- Represent resident concerns and help guide city operations
- Serves a 2-year term
- Oversees city staff and ensures council ordinances and policies are implemented
- Attends regular council meetings and represents Buffalo in county collaborations such as:
- Emergency Management
- Waste Management
- Riverfront Council
- Mayors’ Roundtables
- Opens: Monday, August 25
First day to file nomination papers with the County Auditor or designated City Clerk. - Closes: Thursday, September 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Last day to file nomination papers.
- Deadline: Tuesday, September 23 at 5:00 p.m.
Last day for candidates to withdraw or for objections to be filed regarding nomination papers or candidate eligibility.
🗳️ Election Day
- Tuesday, November 4
Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Absentee Voting & Voter Registration Deadlines
📬 Absentee Voting & Voter Registration Deadlines
- Satellite Absentee Voting Petition Deadline: Monday, October 6 at 5:00 p.m.
Deadline to request a satellite absentee voting station. - Voter Pre-Registration Deadline: Monday, October 20 at 5:00 p.m.
Mailed voter registration forms postmarked by this date are considered on time. - Absentee Ballot by Mail Request Deadline: Monday, October 20 at 5:00 p.m.
Last day to request an absentee ballot be mailed. - Absentee Ballot In-Person Deadline: Monday, November 3
Last day to vote absentee in person at the County Auditor’s office