By Phil Orenstein
The main purpose of participating in the petitioning process is to secure ballot placement for our Republican candidates, but its importance goes far beyond ballot access. Direct voter contact is indispensable. It is the vital link through which our Republican neighbors learn about candidates, upcoming elections, club meetings, and the truth that too often is drowned out by misinformation from social networks and unreliable news sources. It is also at the heart of the work of a Republican county committeeman, what Dan Schultz famously called “the most powerful political office in America,” in explaining the Precinct Strategy.
During March, designating petitions for our local Republican candidates were circulated throughout Queens. Collecting signatures from Republican neighbors helps our candidates qualify for the ballot in the June 23 Primary Election and the November 3 General Election. Securing a place on the ballot is the first critical step toward electing Republicans to public office.
