(excerpt from) onthewilderside
For the politically curious in NY: Tues. Aug. 18th is a big day!
… Read more ...For potential candidates in New York State, tomorrow, Tuesday, August 18, 2009, is the last day to file in person (or mail) an “independent nominating petition” to run for office in November. That would mean anyone who was running on an alternative, “made-up”, or third party (without automatic ballot status) line has that due date.