{"id":72642,"date":"2026-02-21T18:24:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T23:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=72642"},"modified":"2026-02-21T18:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T23:24:25","slug":"genesee-county-2026-local-election-petitioning-starts-tuesday-february-24th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/21\/genesee-county-2026-local-election-petitioning-starts-tuesday-february-24th\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/2026 Local election petitioning starts Tuesday, February 24th"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Participation and Choices for a Healthy Democracy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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February 20, 2026 \u2013 Batavia, NY \u2013 Registered voters can expect a knock on their door very soon as one of the most fundamental acts of civic participation kicks off, petitioning. Volunteer members of the Genesee Democratic Committee will brave the cold to begin the annual petitioning effort on February 24th and continue collecting signatures through early March. This is the first step candidates must complete to earn a spot on the November ballot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In New York State, candidates have to collect signatures from voters registered to their own political party in order to qualify for the primary ballot. Signing a petition is not an endorsement or a vote, it\u2019s simply a way for people to say, \u201cyes, voters should have a choice.\u201d This civic gesture is simple but critical. One thing to note is that you can only sign one petition per office and this year we have multiple candidates running for Congress. If both candidates get their required signatures, then there will be a Democratic primary. Every signature is carefully reviewed by multiple people and committees to make sure it\u2019s valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participating in petitioning, whether you\u2019re a Democrat, Republican, or independent is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. When voters engage in this process, they help ensure that elections remain open, competitive, and representative. If you\u2019re a registered Democrat in Genesee County and are willing to sign a petition, the Committee encourages that you reach out at: www.geneseenydemocrats.org\/contact<\/a> so we can find a time to meet up with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to do more, we could use volunteers to help knock on doors and gather signatures. Even a few hours can make a real difference. This is the kind of hands\u2011on grassroots civic work that ensures the ballot reflects the voices and priorities of local residents. If you\u2019re ready to help strengthen local democracy, we\u2019d be thrilled to have you join the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Genesee County Democratic Committee is committed to working for democratic principles, values, and policies that affect the lives of every resident of Genesee County. For more information about the GCDC, visit our website at www.geneseenydemocrats.org<\/a> and follow us on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Participation and Choices for a Healthy Democracy Press release February 20, 2026 \u2013 Batavia, NY \u2013 Registered voters can expect a knock on their door very soon as one of the most fundamental acts of civic participation kicks off, petitioning. Volunteer members of the Genesee Democratic Committee will brave the \u2026<\/p>\n

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