The Hidden Costs of Running for Office: Petition Challenges and Legal Hurdles

Описание: In this video, grassroots candidates discuss the complex and costly process of getting on the ballot in New York City elections. They share real stories of facing petition challenges, signature mismatches, and the high cost of hiring lawyers to defend their candidacies in court. The conversation reveals how systemic barriers and financial burdens make it hard for everyday people to run for office—and why fundraising is a daily necessity just to stay in the race. Learn what it takes to navigate the political system and fight for a fair shot at representing your community.

Shakur T. Joseph
City Council Candidate, District 16 (Bronx)
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Elizabeth Sanchez
City Council Candidate, District 9 (Harlem)
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Chapters:
00:00 Petition Challenges: How Candidates Get Knocked Off the Ballot
01:00 Signature Matching Problems: Voter Registration Issues
02:00 Voter Signature Challenges and Legal Disputes
03:00 Moving Residences and Registration Complications
04:00 Board of Elections Review Process
05:00 Legal Challenges and Court Fights
06:00 Lawyer Fees and the Cost of Staying on the Ballot
07:00 Fundraising Struggles and the Reality of Grassroots Campaigns