Thinking of running for office?

The Schuyler County Democratic Committee is dedicated to supporting and empowering passionate, community-minded individuals to run for office.

We believe that strong leadership starts with everyday people who are committed to making a positive difference. Whether you're a first-time candidate or have years of experience, we provide the resources, guidance, and support needed to run a successful campaign. If you're ready to step up and serve your community, we encourage you to consider running for office. Together, we can elect leaders who truly represent the voices and values of Schuyler County.

We are always recruiting candidates for future election cycles. Please contact schuylerdemsny@gmail.com right away to get the journey started.

"Change will not come if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." Barack Obama

Candidate Resources:

Click here for the Schuyler County Board of Elections page. Includes information on what offices need to be filled in 2026 and important deadlines.

Every January, the Schuyler County Democratic Committee offers an Election Workshop for all interested candidates. Please see the Events page for more information.

Click here to access ContestEveryRace.com for rural Democratic candidates. Offers online guidelines to start and run your first campaign! Extremely helpful. Financial grants available every year; note April 15th deadline.

Another website for Democratic candidate newbies. Great information! TrainDems.Org