New York candidate filing & campaign-finance deadlines

Official 2026 report due dates for New York state candidates file with New York State Board of Elections.

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Last updated August 27, 2026

Next deadline in New York

NY 32-Day Pre-General Statement

Oct 2, 2026

2 more deadlines follow in this cycle.

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This page also covers New York candidate-filing (ballot access) deadlines for 2027–2028 — the process of becoming a qualified candidate, distinct from the campaign-finance reporting below. Here's how to run for office in New York: what to file, when, and with whom.

The 2026 cycle

7 report deadlines for the 2026 cycle.

These are the campaign-finance report due dates a New York state candidate files with New York State Board of Elections for the 2026 election cycle, stored verbatim from the official schedule. The 2026 primary is Jun 23, 2026.

Due	Type	Report	Covers
Jan 15, 2026	Annual/Year-end	NY January 2026 Periodic Statement Semiannual January periodic statement; report-period cut-off January 11.	— – Jan 11, 2026
May 22, 2026	Pre-election	NY 32-Day Pre-Primary Statement Pre-primary statement due 32 days before the June 23 primary; cut-off May 18.	— – May 18, 2026
Jun 12, 2026	Pre-election	NY 11-Day Pre-Primary Statement Pre-primary statement due 11 days before the June 23 primary; cut-off June 8.	— – Jun 8, 2026
Jul 15, 2026	Annual/Year-end	NY July 2026 Periodic Statement Semiannual July periodic statement; cut-off July 11. Absorbs the 10-day post-primary reporting for the June primary.	— – Jul 11, 2026
Oct 2, 2026	Pre-election	NY 32-Day Pre-General Statement Pre-general statement due 32 days before the November 3 general; cut-off September 28.	— – Sep 28, 2026
Oct 23, 2026	Pre-election	NY 11-Day Pre-General Statement Pre-general statement due 11 days before the November 3 general; cut-off October 19.	— – Oct 19, 2026
Nov 30, 2026	Post-election	NY 27-Day Post-General Statement Post-general statement due 27 days after the November 3 general; cut-off November 26.	— – Nov 26, 2026

Shaded rows are deadlines that have already passed.

Good to know

State-track statements filed with NYSBOE via the Electronic Filing System. The 10-Day Post-Primary report is merged into the July periodic (no standalone post-primary report). A single contribution over $1,000 in the pre-election windows (primary Jun 9–22, general Oct 20–Nov 2) triggers a 24-hour notice. Coverage start dates are not published on the SBOE calendar (each period runs from the day after the prior report's cut-off). NYC candidates in the NYC CFB program, and candidates registered for public matching funds (PCFB), follow separate schedules not covered here.

Filing to run for office

New York candidate-filing deadlines — 2027–2028.

Deadlines to become a qualified candidate for office in New York — declarations of candidacy, nominating petitions, and related ballot-access filing requirements — compiled from New York State Board of Elections. Distinct from the campaign-finance report deadlines above.

2027

Municipal

Not yet published

Municipal Offices (Mayor, Council, etc.) — All Municipalities

Statewide (Municipal) · 2027 New York Municipal General Election · Nov 2, 2027

Not yet published. Filing deadlines vary significantly by municipality. Home-rule cities and villages may set their own filing windows by local charter. General-law municipalities follow statutory formula (typically 30-50 days before election). Most 2027 municipal elections follow from 2023 elections with 3-year terms; 2030+ will have regular 4-year terms.

Filing authority: Municipal Clerk (varies by municipality).

Next check: Jul 1, 2027.

New York Election Law, Article 6, Section 6-158 and Municipal Charter/Ordinance (varies by municipality) · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

The official filing deadline for Municipal Offices (Mayor, Council, etc.) in Statewide (Municipal) for the 2027 New York Municipal General Election (Nov 2, 2027) has not yet been published; check with Municipal Clerk (varies by municipality). Source: New York State Legislature and local municipal governments.

School Board

Recurring rule, confirmed for this cycle

Board of Education — All Districts

All Independent School Districts (Central, Union Free, Common - not NYC Big 5) · 2027 New York School Board Elections · May 18, 2027

Filing window: Closes Apr 18, 2027 at 5:00 PM America/New_York

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Petition deadline: Apr 18, 2027

Files with: School District Clerk

Signatures: At least 25 qualified voters or 2% of voters in previous school board election, whichever is greater

New York Education Law, Section 2502 and 2608; NYSSBA guidance · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Board of Education in All Independent School Districts (Central, Union Free, Common - not NYC Big 5) for the 2027 New York School Board Elections (May 18, 2027) closes Apr 18, 2027 at 5:00 PM America/New_York. Source: New York State Department of Education; New York State School Boards Association.

Recurring rule, confirmed for this cycle

Board of Education — All Small City Districts

Small City School Districts · 2027 New York School Board Elections · May 18, 2027

Filing window: Closes Apr 28, 2027 at 5:00 PM America/New_York

Candidacy method: Nonpartisan · Deadline type: Nonpartisan filing

Petition deadline: Apr 28, 2027

Files with: School District Clerk

Signatures: At least 100 qualified voters

New York Education Law, Section 2502; NYSSBA guidance · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for Board of Education in Small City School Districts for the 2027 New York School Board Elections (May 18, 2027) closes Apr 28, 2027 at 5:00 PM America/New_York. Source: New York State Department of Education; New York State School Boards Association.

2028

Federal

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives — All Districts (1-26)

Statewide · 2028 New York Presidential Primary Election · Feb 1, 2028

Filing window: Nov 8, 2027 – Nov 11, 2027

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Files with: New York State Board of Elections / County Board of Elections

Signatures: Varies by party; typically 1-5% of enrolled voters in district

Statutory rule: Designating petitions must be filed not earlier than the 13th Monday before the primary election and not later than the 12th Thursday preceding the primary election date. (works out to Nov 11, 2027)

New York Election Law, Article 6, Section 6-158 - Nominating and designating petitions and certificates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 New York Presidential Primary Election (Feb 1, 2028) closes Nov 11, 2027. Opens Nov 8, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New York State Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. Senate (Class 3)

Statewide · 2028 New York Presidential Primary Election · Feb 1, 2028

Filing window: Nov 8, 2027 – Nov 11, 2027

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Files with: New York State Board of Elections

Signatures: Typically 1-5% of statewide enrolled voters for each party

New York Election Law, Article 6, Section 6-158 - Nominating and designating petitions and certificates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. Senate (Class 3) in Statewide for the 2028 New York Presidential Primary Election (Feb 1, 2028) closes Nov 11, 2027. Opens Nov 8, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New York State Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, State Senate, State Assembly — All Districts

Statewide · 2028 New York Presidential Primary Election · Feb 1, 2028

Filing window: Closes Nov 18, 2027

Candidacy method: Write In · Deadline type: Write-in filing

Petition deadline: Nov 18, 2027 · Write-in deadline: Nov 18, 2027

Files with: New York State Board of Elections / County Board of Elections

Signatures: Varies by office and party recognition status; typically 500-1000+ signatures of enrolled voters in district

Statutory rule: Petition for write-in opportunity must be filed not later than the 11th Thursday preceding the primary election (or 10th Thursday if vacancy already filled by designation). (works out to Nov 18, 2027)

New York Election Law, Article 6, Section 6-158 - Nominating and designating petitions and certificates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Not yet independently verified

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, State Senate, State Assembly in Statewide for the 2028 New York Presidential Primary Election (Feb 1, 2028) closes Nov 18, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New York State Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

President of the United States

Statewide · 2028 New York General Election · Nov 7, 2028

Filing window: May 23, 2028 – May 30, 2028

Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing

Petition deadline: May 30, 2028

Files with: New York State Board of Elections

Signatures: Approximately 45,000 signatures (or 1% of votes cast for Governor in last gubernatorial election, whichever is less)

Statutory rule: Independent nominations for general elections filed not earlier than 24 weeks before and not later than 23 weeks before the general election date. (works out to May 30, 2028)

New York Election Law, Article 6, Sections 6-138 and 6-142 - Independent nominations · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for President of the United States in Statewide for the 2028 New York General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes May 30, 2028. Opens May 23, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New York State Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives — All Districts (1-26)

Statewide · 2028 New York General Election · Nov 7, 2028

Filing window: May 23, 2028 – May 30, 2028

Candidacy method: Independent · Deadline type: Independent candidate filing

Petition deadline: May 30, 2028

Files with: New York State Board of Elections

Signatures: Varies by district; typically 3,750-7,500 signatures of enrolled voters in district (approximately 5% of district enrollment)

Statutory rule: Independent nominations for general elections filed not earlier than 24 weeks before and not later than 23 weeks before the general election date. (works out to May 30, 2028)

New York Election Law, Article 6, Sections 6-138 and 6-142 - Independent nominations · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives in Statewide for the 2028 New York General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes May 30, 2028. Opens May 23, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New York State Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. Senate (Class 3)

Statewide · 2028 New York General Election · Nov 7, 2028

Filing window: Closes Mar 2, 2028

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party certification

Party certification: Mar 2, 2028

Files with: New York State Board of Elections

Statutory rule: Party nomination certificate must be filed not later than 30 days after the primary election date. (works out to Mar 2, 2028)

New York Election Law, Article 6, Section 6-158 - Nominating and designating petitions and certificates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. Senate (Class 3) in Statewide for the 2028 New York General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Mar 2, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New York State Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, State Senate, State Assembly — All Districts

Statewide · 2028 New York General Election · Nov 7, 2028

Filing window: Closes Mar 2, 2028

Candidacy method: Minor Party · Deadline type: Party certification

Party certification: Mar 2, 2028

Files with: New York State Board of Elections

Signatures: Varies; requires sufficient signatures per party rules or designating petition requirements

Statutory rule: Party nomination certificate must be filed not later than 30 days after the primary election date. (works out to Mar 2, 2028)

New York Election Law, Article 6, Section 6-158 - Nominating and designating petitions and certificates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, State Senate, State Assembly in Statewide for the 2028 New York General Election (Nov 7, 2028) closes Mar 2, 2028. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New York State Legislature.

State Legislative

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

State Senate — All Districts (1-63)

Statewide · 2028 New York Presidential Primary Election · Feb 1, 2028

Filing window: Nov 8, 2027 – Nov 11, 2027

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Files with: New York State Board of Elections / County Board of Elections

Signatures: Varies by party and district; typically 1-5% of enrolled voters in district

New York Election Law, Article 6, Section 6-158 - Nominating and designating petitions and certificates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for State Senate in Statewide for the 2028 New York Presidential Primary Election (Feb 1, 2028) closes Nov 11, 2027. Opens Nov 8, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New York State Legislature.

Calculated from statute — not an official calendar date

State Assembly — All Districts (1-150)

Statewide · 2028 New York Presidential Primary Election · Feb 1, 2028

Filing window: Nov 8, 2027 – Nov 11, 2027

Candidacy method: Party Primary · Deadline type: Party primary filing

Files with: New York State Board of Elections / County Board of Elections

Signatures: Varies by party and district; typically 1-5% of enrolled voters in district

New York Election Law, Article 6, Section 6-158 - Nominating and designating petitions and certificates · accessed Jul 13, 2026

Last verified Jul 13, 2026

Filing for State Assembly in Statewide for the 2028 New York Presidential Primary Election (Feb 1, 2028) closes Nov 11, 2027. Opens Nov 8, 2027. This date is calculated from statute and is not an official calendar date. Source: New York State Legislature.

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