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Chautauqua County, New York

Chautauqua County Sheriff

One candidate is 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.

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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James Quattrone

Republican Incumbent

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 is 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 is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for New York are on the New York election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate profiles
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