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 2023 General Election
Hours for filing a petition each day is 9:00am to 5:00pm
| Type of Petition | Last Day Voter Can Sign Petition | First Day to File | Last Day to File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designating (Party) | April 6 | April 3 | April 10 |
| Independent Nominating | April 18 | May 23 | May 30 |
| Primary Election – June 27, 2023 | |||
| General Election - November 7, 2023 | |||
Downloads and Other Information:
- Petition Cover Sheet (PDF)
- Designating Petition Form (legal size paper - PDF)
- Designating Petitions - Required Signatures by District - 2023 (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