Chautauqua County, New York

Chautauqua County Sheriff

Quattrone was on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Chautauqua County election filings. Certified results will appear here once the election office certifies the count. New York certifies the general election by December 15, 2026; county canvasses are due November 28.

About this race

Sheriff James Quattrone is unopposed on the Republican and Conservative lines, per the Chautauqua County Board of Elections candidate list.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Every voter in Chautauqua County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, James Quattrone, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Who won? The official answer comes December 15.

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Done · Nov 3

Votes were cast and counted

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Happening now · by Nov 28

Chautauqua County double-checks its count

The county reviews mail ballots, provisional ballots and any recount, then sends official totals to the state.

Next · Dec 15

New York makes it official

The State Board of Canvassers certifies the result. The winner appears on this page that day.

What local news is reporting

Not official yetUpdated November 5, 2026

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Chautauqua County Sheriff

No report found yet

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James Quattrone

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

James Quattrone began his law enforcement career in 1987 with the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, rising to Sergeant and then Lieutenant before his 2018 election as sheriff, per the Post-Journal. He has been involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Mental Health Association and served as executive director of the UCAN City Mission, per the Post-Journal. He is the only candidate who filed for sheriff in 2026, per WRFA. No campaign website was found as of September 23, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Chautauqua County Sheriff in 2026?

One candidate was tracked for Chautauqua County Sheriff on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Quattrone. Candidate information follows official Chautauqua County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Chautauqua County Sheriff election in New York?

Election Day was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Certified results will appear on this page as the election office certifies them. New York certifies the general election by December 15, 2026; county canvasses are due November 28. Voting rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Chautauqua County ballot?

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Who won the Chautauqua County Sheriff race?

Not yet reported by the outlets we checked; New York certifies on December 15. We do not call races.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Chautauqua County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on the November 3 ballot

Chautauqua County Legislator, District 1 Chautauqua County Legislator, District 2 Chautauqua County Legislator, District 3 See all 24 Chautauqua County races

Candidate profiles

James Quattrone, full profile Official New York election office