The following information is provided as a resource to candidates, if you have any questions please call our office at 845-334-5470.
- 2025 Draft Political Calendar
- NEW! Link to NYS Board of Elections Election Laws and Opinions
- NEW! Running for Office/Directory of Elected Officials
- NEW! Information on the future shift of local elections to even numbered years, includes timeline scenarios and exempted offices (Chapter 741 of the laws of 2023) NOTE: Pending appeal that would reinstate legislation. As it stands all offices on the 2025 ballot are currently unchanged and are not abbreviated. This office is tracking developments to the case and will update in real time.
- 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.
What Elected Offices will be on the Ballot in 2025?
NEW *UNOFFICIAL* June 24, 2025 Primary Indicated Report, updated April 8, 2025
2025 Designating Petition Filings
NEW – Declinations/Candidate Substitution filings, updated April 10, 2025
2024 Independent Nominating Petition Filings
2025 Caucus Notice Filings – Available as we receive notices
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.
NEW! Running for Office/Directory of Elected Officials
Caucus Information
Petition Information
- 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
2025 Designating Petition Signature Requirements
2025 – 5% Signature Requirements for Countywide Offices and UC Legislature
2025 – 5% Signature Requirements for Town/Ward/District
2025 – 5% Signature Requirements for Towns/Villages
2025 Independent Petition Signature Requirements
Poll Watcher Information
Guidelines – Summary of regulations for observing an 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.