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.

DESIGNATING PETITIONS

February 24 – April 2 Dates for circulating

March 30-April 6 – Dates for filing

INDEPENDENT PETITIONS

April 14 – First day to sign

May 19-26 – Dates for filing

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.