Organized by ward
Find the races and candidates that will actually appear on your Rochester ballot.
Make an informed vote
Rochester election guides built for actual voters.
Candidate profiles, responsibilities of office, ward-by-ward navigation, and the practical information you need before casting a ballot.
Official voting information2026 guide · In progress
Coming together now
The 2026 state and federal election guide
The next guide will make Rochester’s races easier to follow, including the State House districts that vary by ward. Candidate information will be added as filings and responses are confirmed.
Candidate lists verified against official filings The same core questions for candidates in each race Ward-specific navigation and office explanations
What to expect
Useful information without the campaign noise
A consistent format makes it easier to compare choices fairly.
Candidate profiles
Read candidates’ responses in one consistent format and compare them on the issues.
Dates that matter
Filing periods, registration information, election dates, and voting-day reminders.
Nonpartisan by design
The guide informs. It does not endorse candidates or tell residents how to vote.
From the archive
2023 Rochester Municipal Election Guide
The original guide includes candidate profiles for mayor, City Council, School Board, Police Commission, ward offices, ballot measures, and an explanation of responsibilities.
Why local elections matter