To The Editor:
In order for a candidate to appear on the ballot for the September primary and/or November general election, such candidate must file designating party petitions containing signatures of voters with the New York City Board of Elections.
The petitioning period starts this week and continues until after July 4. The green-colored petitions signify Democratic candidates.
If a person stops you and asks you if you are a registered Democrat, and if so, to please sign the petition, that person is not prying — this is the election law in New York State. Your signature allows the candidate to run — it does not mean that you are supporting or voting for the individual or individuals at the election. Petitioning is a slow, tedious process and provides a way for the candidate to initially connect with you, the voter.
Please join in and help the electoral process. It just takes a moment to sign and is a first step for the candidates to qualify for a place on the ballot.
This year you will see petitions for Civil Court judges, district leaders, County Committee and judicial delegates and alternates. We look forward to seeing many of you during the next several weeks. Please stop and sign our petitions.
Louise Dankberg and Steven Smollens
Dankberg and Smollens are Democratic district leaders, 74th Assembly District, Part C, and members, Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club.
