UJP Seeks Fairness in Petitioning Requirements

Given the challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak, NYS rightly cut short petitioning and minimum signature requirements for major party candidates last month.  However, the State didn’t do the same for the upcoming independent designating petition period.  A few weeks ago, UJP issued a press release calling for a reduction, considering the minimums would far exceed those for major parties.  If you missed it, check it out here.