Running for Office 

Running for a Position in Madison County

Everything you need to know about running for local office in Madison County.

• NYS Political Calendar 
• Madison County Running for Office Guide (PDF)
•  Offices Up for 2026 (PDF) 

Petition & Filing Requirements (2026)

Signature Requirements

•  Signatures Required for 2026 Town/City Petitions (PDF)  (information will be updated 2/20/26)
• Signatures Required for 2026 Village Petitions (PDF)

Village Election – March 18, 2026

• Petitions and Caucus Filings for March Village Elections (PDF)

Village Election – June 16, 2026 

• Signatures Required for 2026 Village Petitions (PDF)

Primary Election – June 23, 2026

General Election – November 3, 2026

Running for a Position in New York State Government

•  Running for NYS Office 

Campaign Finance

•  Contribution Limits 2025 (PDF)