Candidate Information

The following information is provided as a resource to candidates, if you have any questions please call our office at 845-334-5470.

Please visit the State Board of Elections website for more information on State and Federal office.

• New: 2022 Month by Month Political Calendar
• New: Revised and adopted 2022 Congressional District Map
• New: Revised and adopted 2022 New York State Senate District Map

• Requirements if Filing paperwork (petitions, acceptances, authorization, caucus notices, etc) by mail

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Sample Ballots for the *June 28^th Primary Election

Democratic Ballot to select Democratic Nominee for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and NYS Assembly District 103

Democratic Ballot to select Democratic Nominee for Governor & Lieutenant Governor

Democratic Ballot to select Democratic Nominee for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, NYS Assembly District 103, and Ulster County Democratic Committee, Marbletown, District 3

Republican Ballot to select Republican Nominee for Governor

 *Primary Elections are only for voters who belong to a political party where two or more candidates are seeking to become the General Election party nominee.  All registered Democrats and Republicans in Ulster County are eligible to participate in the June 28, 2022 Primary Election.  Winners of each Primary will appear on the November 8^th General Election Ballot.  Each Sample Ballot includes the relevant geographical identification for voters under the Sheet Number on the bottom center/right.

What Elected Offices will be on the Ballot in 2022?

2022 Designating Petition Filings

2022 Independent/OTB Petition Filings

Petition Objection Forms

General Objection Form

Specific Objection Form

2022 Caucus Notice Filings

Filing information will be uploaded at the end of each business day.

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.

• 2022 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.
• 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

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• 2022 – 5% Signature Requirements (Town-Ward-District order)
• 2022 – 5% Signature Requirements for Assembly District, Judicial Delegate Petitions
• 2022 – 5% Signature Requirements for Independent Nominating Petitions

Campaign Finance

Effective January 1st, 2020 all candidates must file directly with the New York State Board of Elections.

• 2022 Ulster County Contribution Limits for Non Family Members
• 2022 Ulster County Contribution Limits for Family Members
• New York State Board of Elections Campaign Finance Resources