(WBNG Binghamton) The presidential election isn't until November, but there are a few other votes before that.
A judge recently changed the date of the federal primary, to allow those who are serving overseas enough time to vote through absentee ballots.
But moving that date back a few months did not account for the State primary elections.
The date of the federal primary is now June 26th, but for New York State and Broome County the primary is still set for September.
Broome County Legislator Jason Garnar is calling for a resolution to re-combine the dates.
He says it could save taxpayers in Broome County around $80,000 on election costs.
The Broome County Board of Elections also supports combining the dates, but points out that the change may confuse voters.
As those serving in the military would be receiving different ballots at different times.
"The other issue with moving it to June and having all of this happen earlier is we also have presidential primary that's running April 24th so we'll be dealing with petitions in the middle of running an election," says Deputy Commissioner of the Broome County Board of Elections, Karen Davis.
"We're not going to know that probably for another couple of months until the legislature gets together and does this. I know that Assemblywoman Lupardo has sponsored legislation to combine both of the primary dates and I think that's a good start," says Garnar.
Assemblyman Clifford Crouch tells Action News quote,"I have some concerns on the time frame but certainly we'll do all we can to support it given the opportunity to save the counties money, to save the taxpayers money."
Crouch is concerned candidates would have a substantially less amount of time to get petitions signed.
Crouch says redistricting could also cause election confusion because maps have yet to be finalized or approved, leaving candidates in the dark on what areas they will now represent.
Crouch says it is possible a final draft of the maps will be presented on March 1st, but could be contested and the matter would then go to court.
Davis says the Board of Elections has not heard anything from the state about moving its primary to June as well.
It continues to plan for a primary in September.
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