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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline: May 27, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: May 20, 2025 - May 27, 2025
- Positions: New York City ComptrollerNew York City Public AdvocateNew York City Mayor
Job description
The City Public Advocate is a non-voting member of the City Council with the right to introduce and co-sponsor legislation. The Public Advocate also provides oversight for city agencies, investigates citizens' complaints about city services, and makes proposals to address perceived shortcoming or failures of city services.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate needs to be at least 18 years old and live in the district they want to represent at the time of the election.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 200 Varick Street, 10 Fl, New York, NY 10014
Filing phone number: 212-886-2100
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: Petitions must be signed by at least 5% of voters of the party residing within the said political unit, as determined by the preceding enrollment, or by at least 7,500 voters for any office to be filled by all voters of the city of New York; 4,000 voters for any office to be filled by all the voters of any county or borough within the city of New York; 1,500 voters for any office to be filled in the city of New York by all the voters of any municipal court district; 900 voters for any office to be filled in the city of New York by all the voters of any city council district; whichever is less.
FAQ
How often is City Public Advocate elected?
The position of City Public Advocate is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in New York City, NY?
Petitions must be signed by at least 5% of voters of the party residing within the said political unit, as determined by the preceding enrollment, or by at least 7,500 voters for any office to be filled by all voters of the city of New York; 4,000 voters for any office to be filled by all the voters of any county or borough within the city of New York; 1,500 voters for any office to be filled in the city of New York by all the voters of any municipal court district; 900 voters for any office to be filled in the city of New York by all the voters of any city council district; whichever is less.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
200 Varick Street, 10 Fl, New York, NY 10014.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 212-886-2100.
How do I get started running for City Public Advocate?
You can start running for City Public Advocate by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for City Public Advocate does not include a primary or runoff election.
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