The Price of Getting on the Ballot: NYC Petitioning

Описание: Ever wondered what it really takes to get on the ballot in a New York City election? In this eye-opening video, candidates share the chaotic and costly process of gathering signatures. Learn how a simple mistake in a petition design can disqualify hundreds of signatures, why you need more than the required number to survive challenges, and how a single registered Democrat in the wrong district can derail your efforts. Discover why the process is stacked against grassroots candidates—and why it often feels like a full-time job just to get your name on the ballot.

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 Starting the Petitioning Process: Learning on the Fly
00:30 Designing Petitions: Canva Missteps and Expensive Fixes
01:30 The Reality of Cost: $400 for 150 Petition Sheets
02:00 Signature Gathering Tips: Sign, Then Print
03:00 Registered Voters, District Requirements, and Avoiding Disqualification
04:00 Collecting More Signatures Than Required
05:00 The Time Crunch: Petitioning Window and Last-Minute Hustle
06:00 Final Submission and Challenges at the Board of Elections