Petitions for the Ontario County Democratic Committee must be submitted by March 30, 2026.
For the 2026 election cycle, candidates and committee members seeking to appear on the Democratic ballot in Ontario County could have their petitions signed by local Democrats from February 27 through March 30, 2026. All completed petitions must be filed with the Board of Elections by the end of this period to be valid for the November election ballot ontariocountydemocrats.com.
Additional Context
- Caucus Nominations: Party caucuses in Ontario County were held between February 24 and July 23, 2026, allowing enrolled Democrats to nominate candidates for local offices
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- Filing Review: Once petitions are submitted, the Board of Elections conducts a prima facie review to ensure compliance with New York State Election Law. Candidates may be asked to provide additional documentation before the filing is officially accepted
- Eligibility: Only registered Democrats in Ontario County may sign designating petitions for Democratic candidates
The Official Website of New York State.
Submitting petitions by the March 30 deadline ensures candidates are eligible for consideration and avoids disqualification due to late filing.
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