The following information is provided as a resource to candidates, if you have any questions please call our office at 845-334-5470.
- 2023 Calendar coming soon
Please visit the State Board of Elections website for more information on State and Federal office.
What Elected Offices will be on the Ballot in 2023? – TBA
2023 Designating Petition Filings
2023 Independent/OTB Petition Filings
Petition Objection Forms
2023 Caucus Notice Filings – coming soon
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.
- 2023 Caucus Packet – All required paperwork and instructions – coming soon
- 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
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements (Town-Ward-District order) coming soon
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements for Assembly District, Judicial Delegate Petitions coming soon
- 2023 – 5% Signature Requirements for Independent Nominating Petitions coming soon
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.
- 2022 Ulster County Contribution Limits for Non Family Members 2023 coming soon
- 2022 Ulster County Contribution Limits for Family Members 2023 coming soon
- New York State Board of Elections Campaign Finance Resources