Election Assistance Unit

Get on the Ballot

Each year, at least 100-200 candidates in New York City are thrown off the ballot because of technical defects in the paperwork they file to run for office. Oftentimes these defects are as simple as forgetting to a number page or leaving something off of a cover sheet. Grassroots Initiative helps candidates prevent these common mistakes so they can get their names on the ballot.


Get The Ball Rolling

  • Official Rules for Nominating Petitions
  • Blank Nominating Petition (example)
  • Guide to Nominating Petitions(example)
  • Walking Lists (example)