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..
- 2026 Draft Political Calendar
- 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)
- Requirements if Filing paperwork (petitions, acceptances, authorization, caucus notices, etc) by mail
- Notary Advisory – Department of State Regulations pertaining to Notary Record Keeping apply to notaries collecting petition signatures
- 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.
Election Information
- What Offices will be Elected in 2026
- 2026 Designating Petition Filing
- 2026 Specific Objections to Designating Petitions
- 2026 Independent Nominating Petition Filings (Daily Filings 5/26/2026)
- 2026 Declinations/Candidate Substitution filings (updated as received)
Petition Objection Forms
- General Objection Form
- Specific Objection Form
- Designating Petition Objection Calendar
- Independent Petition Objection Calendar
- OTB Petition Objection Calendar
- 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.
- Directory of Elected Officials
- Running for Office in Ulster County
- Petition or Caucus for Ballot Access
- NYS Political Parties
- Ulster County Political Jurisdictions by Town/Ward/Districts
- 2026 Ulster County Polling Locations – November 3, 2026
- 2026 Ulster County Primary Election Polling Locations – June 23, 2026
Caucus Information
Caucus Notice Filings
- Shawangunk Conservative Caucus June 4, 6pm
- Lloyd Republican Caucus June 4, 7pm
- Town of Kingston Republican Caucus June 9, 6:30pm
- Denning Republican Caucus June 13, 9:00am
- Marlborough Republican Caucus June 16, 6:00pm
- Rochester Conservative Caucus June 17, 6:30pm
- Plattekill Conservative Caucus June 18, 7:00pm
- Marlborough Democratic Caucus June 18, 7:00pm
- Marlborough Conservative Caucus June 24, 6:30pm
- Plattekill Republican Caucus June 24, 7:00pm
- Rosendale Republican Caucus June 25, 6:30pm
- Town of Kingston Conservative Caucus July 7, 2026, 5pm
- Town of Rochester Republican Caucus July 14, 2026, 6:30pm
- Town of Ulster Republican Caucus July 15, 2026 6pm
- Town of Rochester Republican Caucus July 14, 2026, 6:30pm
- Town of Ulster Republican Caucus July 15, 2026 6pm
- Town of Shandaken Republican Caucus July 15, 2026 7pm
- Town of Hurley Republican Caucus July 19, 2026, 1pm
- Town of Esopus Democratic Caucus July 22, 2026, 5:30pm
2026 Designating Petition Signature Requirements
- 5% Signature Requirements for Countywide Offices and UC Legislature
- 5% Signature Requirements for Town/Ward/District
- 5% Signature Requirements for Towns/Villages
2026 Independent Petition Signature Requirements
Poll Watcher Information
- Guidelines – Summary of regulations for observing an election at a Polling Location
- Poll Watcher Blank Certificate