For Candidates
Candidates who wish to run for public office should visit the website of the NYS Board of Elections for detailed information on how to become a candidate, set up and report on campaign treasury activities, and detailed information on election law. Visit www.elections.ny.gov*. If possible a candidate should contact their local political party chairperson.
Petition Dates for 2021 General Election: Subject to change due to Covid-19
| Type of Petition | First Day Voter Can Sign Petition | First Day to File | Last Day to File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designating (Party) | Mar 1 | Apr 4 | Apr 7 |
| Independent Nominating | Apr 19 | May 24 | May 31 |
| Primary Election - June 28, 2022 | |||
| General Election - Nov 8, 2022 | |||
Downloads and Other Information:
- Petition Cover Sheet (PDF)
- Designating Petition Form (legal size paper - PDF)
- Designating Petitions - Required Signatures by District - 2022 (PDF)
- Candidate Campaign Finance - Question & Answer
- Contribution Limits (PDF)
- Financial Disclosure Statement (PDF) - CF01
- Campaign Finance Disclosure Exemption (PDF) - CF05
- Candidate Campaign Finance Registration Form (PDF) - CF04
- Candidate’s Authorization for a Committee to Make Campaign Financial Disclosures (PDF) - CF16
- Campaign Termination Or No-Activity Report (PDF) - CF18
- Political Party Committee Contact Information