PSA on Petition Season

DELHI – It’s political petition season, but what does that mean? 

Candidates must circulate a petition that in order to qualify contains a minimum number of signatures by a predetermined number of registered members of the political party that they are seeking to represent in order to appear on the ballot. By signing a political petition, you are authorizing that candidate or group of candidates to appear on the ballot for that political contest. Current political parties in New York State are Democratic, Republican, Conservative and Working Families. 

Only enrolled party members living within the appropriate district may sign petitions for candidates who seek their party’s nomination. However, any registered voter living within the appropriate district may sign a petition for a candidate seeking to run as an independent in the general election as long as they have not already signed on behalf of another candidate.

DESIGNATING PETITIONS

February 24 – April 2 Dates for circulating 

March 30-April 6 – Dates for filing

April 10 – Last day to file authorization: last day to accept or decline

INDEPENDENT PETITIONS

April 14 – First day to sign

May 19-26 – Dates for filing

May 29 – Last day to accept or decline (certificate must be filed at BOE)

June 26 – Last day to decline after acceptance if nominee loses primary

Offices up for election, signature requirements, and deadlines can be viewed on our website: https://www.delcony.us/departments/elec/elec.htm

Questions? Need a petition? Call us at 607-832-5321 or stop in at: 97 Main St., Ste 5, Delhi, NY 13753.