New York Petition Signature Requirements (2026)

How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in New York, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the New York voter file.

500

Minimum signatures — State Representative

2026 filing windows have closed — confirm dates with your election authority.

Signature requirements by office

Office	Minimum signatures	% of enrolled voters
U.S. Senator	15,000	5%
Governor, Lieutenant Governor	15,000	5%
Attorney General	15,000	5%
State Comptroller	15,000	5%
U.S. Representative	1,250	5%
State Senator	1,000	5%
State Senator, State Representative	1,000	5%
State Representative	500	5%

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Official sources

Always confirm requirements and deadlines with the official New York election authority before you file:

New York State Board of Elections

Frequently asked questions

How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in New York?

New York signature requirements vary by office. U.S. Senator: 15,000 signatures or 5% of enrolled voters; Governor, Lieutenant Governor: 15,000 signatures or 5% of enrolled voters; Attorney General: 15,000 signatures or 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.

What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in New York?

Filing windows for New York have closed or vary by office. Create a free account and confirm dates with your election authority.

Can I validate New York petition signatures myself?

Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the New York voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.

How does signature validation work?

You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.

Last updated for the 2026 cycle on January 15, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.