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 2024 General Election
Hours for filing a petition each day is 9:00am to 5:00pm
| Type of Petition | First Day Voter Can Sign Petition | First Day to File | Last Day to File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Designating (Party) | February 27 | April 1 | April 4 |
| Independent Nominating | April 16 | May 21 | May 28 |
| Primary Election – June 25, 2024 | |||
| General Election - November 5, 2024 | |||
Downloads and Other Information:
- Petition Cover Sheet (PDF)
- Designating Petition Form (legal size paper - PDF)
- Designating Petitions - Required Signatures by District - 2024 (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