Running for Office

To anyone wishing to run for office!

Offices Up for Elections (PDF) - Revised 04/18/23 

The Board highly recommends that you to come into the office and pick up a petition packet that includes all the information needed to run for office. The Office Staff is here to help you go over all the information, to assure you understand the petitioning process.

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

• Objections and Specifications Revised (PDF)
• Running for Elective Office in New York State (PDF)
• Price List for Voter Reports (PDF)
• Certificate of Acceptance (PDF)
• Certificate of Declination (PDF)
• Poll Watchers Certificate (PDF)
• Campaign Finance Handbook 2022 (PDF)
• 2023 Political Calendar Revised (PDF)
• Notary Advisory from the NYS Board of Elections (PDF)

Designating Petition Information 

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

• SAMPLE Filling out your Designating Petition (PDF)
• Designating Petition (PDF) (Must Print on Legal Size 8 1/2" x 14" Paper)
• Designating Petition Cover Sheet (PDF)
• Signature Requirements for Designating Petitions (PDF)
• Designating Petition Packet Handout (PDF)

Independent Petition Information

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

• SAMPLE Independent Petition (PDF)
• Independent Nominating Petition – Sec. 6-140, Election Law (PDF) (Must Print on Legal Size 8 1/2" x 14" Paper)
• Independent Petition Cover Sheet (PDF) (Must Print on Legal Size 8 1/2" x 14" Paper)
• Certificate of Acceptance for Independent Petitions (PDF)
• Independent Signature Petition Requirements (PDF)
• Independent Petition Information Packet (PDF)