Running For Office

The Board of Elections Invites you to come into our office, we are here to help you go over all information, to assure you understand the petitioning process. If you need copies printed we will be happy do so for $ .10 a copy

Candidates who wish to run for public office should visit the NYS Board of Elections website. You will find detailed information on how to become a candidate. You can set up and report on campaign treasury activities, and also find the election law.

Downloads

• Running for Elective Office in New York State (PDF)
• Campaign Finance Handbook 2022 (PDF)

Designating Petition Information 

 (Must print on legal size 8 1/2" x 14" paper)

• SAMPLE Filling out your Designating Petition and Instructions 2 page (Must Print on Legal Size 8 1/2" x 14" Paper) 
• Petition - Fillable - Designating - Form (Must Print on Legal Size 8 1/2" x 14" Paper)
• Petition - Fillable - Designating with Notary Statement -Form (Must Print on Legal Size 8 1/2" x 14" Paper) 
• Checklist for Candidates carrying Designating Petitions
• Checklist for Carriers of Designating Petitions
• Designating Petition Fillable Cover Sheet

Independent Petition Information

(Must print on legal size 8 1/2" x 14" paper)

• SAMPLE Independent Petition (PDF)
• Petition - Fillable - Independent Nominating Petition Form (Must Print on Legal Size 8 1/2" x 14" Paper)
• Independent Petition Fillable Cover Sheet