The following information is provided as a resource to candidates, if you have any questions please call our office at 845-334-5470.
- 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 2023?
2023 Designating Petition Filings
2023 Independent/OTB Petition Filings
Petition Objection Forms
NEW! Guidance: Chapter 744 of the Laws of 2022 Changes to Specifications of Objections
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
- 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.
- 2022 Ulster County Contribution Limits for Non Family Members 2023 coming April 15th (14-114(11)
- 2022 Ulster County Contribution Limits for Family Members 2023 coming April 15th (14-114(11)
- New York State Board of Elections Campaign Finance Resources
- NEW!: 2023 Campaign Finance Handbook
- NEW!: New York State Public Campaign Finance Program