Run for Local Office
Run for Local Office
Run for Local Office
Steuben County is undeniably a majority Republican county, but there are more Democrats than you might realize. In fact, there are approximately 15,000 registered Democrats compared to approximately 30,000 registered Republicans. A disproportionate number of Republicans hold public office. We believe that if more Democrats run, more Democrats will be elected.
Elected officials in Steuben County do not reflect the demographic diversity of our population. We need ordinary citizens, low-income people, young people, women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ people to run for town, village, city, and county offices.
The Steuben County Democratic Committee is here to help you run for public office and win.
There are two ways to get on the ballot as a Democratic candidate for local office, depending on the office:
By petition. For most offices, Democratic candidates must collect a set percentage of Democratic signatures on a petition. A primary is held if there is more than one Democratic candidate for an office.
By caucus. For some offices, Democratic candidates are nominated at local caucuses.
Click here for comprehensive information on running for public office in New York State. The process can be confusing; please reach out to the Steuben County Democratic Committee so we can assist you.