The following information is provided as a resource to candidates, if you have any questions please call our office at 845-334-5470.
- 2023 Political Calendar ** Updated 3/31/2023
- Requirements if Filing paperwork (petitions, acceptances, authorization, caucus notices, etc) by mail
- NEW! Notary Advisory – Department of State Regulations pertaining to Notary Record Keeping apply to notaries collecting petition signatures
- NEW! Guidance: Chapter 744 of the Laws of 2022 Changes to Specifications of Objections
Please visit the State Board of Elections website for more information on State and Federal office.
Sample Ballots for the November 7, 2023 General Election
Please scroll to your election district to find the sample ballot for your municipality. If you are unsure of your election district you may check that here. The election district is listed on the left hand side of the sample ballot, i.e. County of Ulster ED: City of Kingston Ward 1-Dist. 1. All ballots are two sided, remember to view both sides of the ballot. One side contains all public offices that list eligible candidates, the other side contains all ballot propositions.
What Elected Offices will be on the Ballot in 2023?
2023 Designating Petition Filings
2023 Independent Nominating Petition Filings
2023 Caucus Notice Filings
- Town of Kingston Democrats, May 10, 2023 7pm at Town of Kingston Town Hall
- Saugerties Conservatives, May 11, 2023 7pm at Saugerties Senior Center
- Wawarsing Republicans, May 15, 2023 6pm at 50 RTE 55, Napanoch
- Town of Kingston Republicans, May 18, 2023 6:30pm at Town of Kingston Town Hall
- Town of Plattekill Republicans, May 25, 2023, Plattekill Hwy Garage
- Town of Wawarsing, Village of Ellenville Democrats, June 8, 2023 6pm at Berme Rd Park, Ellenville
- Village of Ellenville, Republican June 9, 2023, Village Court Rm, Ellenville
- Town of Plattekill, Conservative, June 8, 2023, 7pm Modena Firehouse
- Town of Ulster, Republicans, June 7, 2023, 7:00pm, Robert Post Park
- Town of Esopus, Republicans, June 14, 2023, 6:00pm, Esopus Town Hall
- Town of Marlborough, Republican, June 15, 2023, 6:30pm, Zambito & Son
- Town of Rosendale Republicans, June 15, 2023, 7:00pm, Town Recreation Center
- Town of Denning, Republican, June 17, 2023, 9am, Claryville Fire House
- Town of Lloyd, Democrats, June 20, 2023, 7:00pm, St. Augustine School Gym
- Town of Marlborough, Conservatives, June 22, 2023, 6:30pm, Marlborough Free Library
- Village of Ellenville, Conservatives, June 27, 2023, 6pm, Village Hall Courtroom
- Town of Ulster, Conservatives, June 30, 2023, 7pm, Town of Ulster Senior Center
- Town of Lloyd, Conservatives, June 29, 2023, 6:00pm, St. Augustine School, Highland
- Town of Gardiner, Conservatives, June 30, 2023, 7:30pm, Gardiner Town Hall
- Town of Marbletown Conservatives, June 29, 2023, 6:00pm, Marlbletown Community Center
- Town of Wawarsing/Village of Ellenville Democrats, June 29, 2023, Village of Ellenville Gov. Building
- Town of Marbletown Republicans, June 29, 2023, Marbletown Community Center
- Town of Lloyd Republicans, June 27, 2023, American Legion
- Town of Kingston, Conservatives, July 6, 2023, 6:00pm, Town Hall
- Town of Shawangunk, Conservatives, July 6, 2023, Shawangunk Town Hall
- Town of Shawangunk, Democrats, July 8, 2023, Walker Valley School House
- Town of Ulster, Democrats, July 10, 2023, Russell Brott Senior Center
- Town of Gardiner, Republicans, July 12, 2023, 7pm, Gardiner Town Hall
- Town of Saugerties, Republicans, July 20, 2023, 7pm, Saugerties Senior Center
- Town of Rochester, Republican, July 13, 2023, 6pm, Town Park Pavilion
- Town of Denning, Democrats, July 18, 2023, 6pm, Claryville Volunteer Fire Dept
- Town of Rochester, Conservatives, July 15, 2023, 11am, Rochester Community Center
- Town of Hardenburgh, Republicans, July 19, 2023, 6pm, Hardenburgh Town Hall
- Town of Esopus, Conservatives, July 21, 2023, 7:00pm, Esopus Town Hall
- Town of Shandaken, Republicans, July 25, 2023, 6pm, Glenbrook Park
- Town of Hurley, Republicans, July 26, 2023, 5pm, The West Hurley Park
Petition Objection Forms
NEW! Guidance: Chapter 744 of the Laws of 2022 Changes to Specifications of Objections
Getting on the Ballot
There are two pathways to get on the ballot in Ulster County. Some town political parties conduct Party Caucuses for local offices, but not all parties participate. The alternative to a party caucus is the petition process. If you are unsure which process to follow please contact the Ulster County Board of Elections at 845-334-5470.
- 2023 Caucus Packet – All required paperwork and instructions
- Caucus Sample Script
- Sample Designating Petition
- Sample Independent Nominating Petition
- Sample Opportunity to Ballot Petition – *Note new OTB law changes* OTB petition will only allow write-in of a candidate “enrolled in such party. A write-in ballot cast in a party primary for a candidate not enrolled in such party shall be void and not counted.” New rule also requires OTB committee to receive notice; members must file Certificate of Acceptance.
- NEW! Notary Advisory – Department of State Regulations pertaining to Notary Record Keeping apply to notaries collecting petition signatures
- Sample Cover Sheet – Required only when there are 10 or more pages in your Petition
- Certificate of Acceptance
- Certificate of Declination
- Certificate of Substitution
- Certificate of Authorization
2023 Designating Petition Signature Requirements
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements for Countywide Offices
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements for Ulster County Legislative Districts 1-23
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements for all Towns and the City of Kingston
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements for all 9 City of Kingston Wards (Common Council)
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements for Villages (New Paltz and Ellenville Designating Petitions)
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements and List of Registered Voters (EL 5-604), Town, Ward, District for the purposes of Designating Party Positions and/or weighted vote calculations post-redistricting EL (2-104)
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements for Judicial Delegates and State Party Positions by Assembly
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements for Judicial Delegates and State Party Positions by State Senate
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements for Judicial Delegates and State Party Positions by Congressional District
2023 Independent Petition Signature Requirements
Poll Watcher Information
Guidelines – Summary of regulations for observing and election at a Polling Location
Poll Watcher Blank Certificate
Campaign Finance
Effective January 1st, 2020 all candidates must file directly with the New York State Board of Elections.