Peter Elder

Peter Elder is the Republican Commissioner of the Monroe County Board of Elections, Chairman of the Monroe County Republican Committee, and longtime Leader of the Webster Republican Committee.

With more than 30 years of experience inside the Board of Elections, Elder has served in multiple roles, including Deputy Commissioner and Lead Inspector Trainer, giving him deep working knowledge of election administration, voter access, poll-site operations, election integrity, and the mechanics of local democracy.

Elder also brings decades of grassroots political leadership to Monroe County. He has led the Webster Republican Committee for 32 years and now serves as Monroe County Republican Committee Chair, where he is focused on candidate recruitment, party organization, voter engagement, and rebuilding a strong Republican presence across the county, including communities Republicans have too often failed to reach.

Before his current leadership roles, Elder served as Mayor of the Village of Webster and remains active in both the Webster town and village communities. His public service reflects a long-standing commitment to local government, civic participation, historic preservation, and community life.

Outside of his work in elections and politics, Elder is passionate about travel, history, family, faith, and service. He chairs the Webster Village Historic Preservation Commission and is active in Webster Baptist Church. His life and work reflect a belief that strong communities are built through integrity, participation, and a willingness to serve where leadership is needed most.