Running For Office Book

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Candidates, Committees, and Campaigns

The Broome County Board of Elections is committed to an open, fair, and honest election process.

If you are considering a run for office, this site gives you a quick look at some of the things you will need to know, file, and do to get on the ballot.

PLEASE BE ADVISED - 2026 INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED AFTER 2/14 ENROLLMENT DEADLINE
WE CONTINUE TO REVIEW ELECTION LAW CHANGES TO ENSURE PROPER UPDATES

Contact Us!

If you cannot find the answer you're looking for or you'd like further information/help - please contact the BOE directly, our staff will try to assist you anyway we can.

Page	Chapters
0	Cover Page
1	The Decision
4	Political Calendar
6	Broome County Fact Sheet
7	Local Party Chairs
8	State Committees
9	Broome County Legislature
11	Binghamton City Council
12	Elected Officials
20	County Enrollment Statistics
21	Requirements to Hold Office
22	Term Expirations
26	Petition Signature Requirements
29	Contribution Limits (General/Primary)
35	Campaign Finance Filing Calendar
36	Lawn Sign Regulations
39	Clerk Contact List
41	General Petition Information
46	Designating Petitions
47	Sample Petition Cover Sheet
49	Independent Petitions
51	Independent Nominating Petitions
52	Certificate of Acceptance
53	Certificate of Declination
54	Certificate of Authorization
55	Certificate of Nomination (Town/Village)
56	Certificate of Nomination (State/County)
57	Certificate of Substitution
58	Opportunity to Ballot
59	Opportunity to Ballot Petition
60	Petition Objection Instructions
62	Specifications to Objections of Petitions
64	Financial Disclosure Requirements
65	Campaign Finance FAQ
73	Form CF-02 - Type 1 - Single Candidate
75	Form CF-03 - Committee Authorization
77	Form CF-04 - Candidate Registration for Filer ID / Pin Request
79	Form CF-05 - Disclosure Report Claim of Exemption
81	Form CF-16 - Authorization for Committee to make Disclosures
83	Form CF-18 - Termination / Resignation / No-Activity
85	Resign As Treasurer
86	Terminate Committee
87	Poll Watcher's Guide
89	Poll Watcher Certificate
90	Voter Turnout

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