Straw Poll Vote on proposed merger, Thursday, June 4

A non-binding Straw Poll Advisory Vote is scheduled for Thursday, June 4.

This vote will assess the community’s support for the proposed merger of the Fort Plain and Canajoharie districts before proceeding to the final vote.

Residents of the Fort Plain district can vote from noon – 8 p.m. in the Harry Hoag Elementary School Library.

Learn more about the proposed merger at the Canajoharie and Fort Plain CSD Merger Resource site. 

Absentee ballots/early voting

For an absentee ballot, residents must fill out an application. Call 518-993-4000 ext. 1000 to obtain an application.

To have a ballot mailed, the district must receive the application by 5 p.m. May 28, 2026.

To pick up a ballot in person, the application must be received no later than 3 p.m.on June 3, 2026.

All absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk by 5 p.m. on June 4, 2026.