Petition with Jeannette García
Jeannette needs 2,000 signatures to get on the ballot. Let’s do it.
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Confirm voter registration (NY):
Petition check-in contact:
George Kevgas • 914-979-1450
Section 1: Get Your Organizing Packet
Before you go out:
Confirm you are a Registered Democrat in New York State in order to carry petitions.
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Share your voter status with Team García.
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Carry voter registration cards in English and Spanish.
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Only use blue pens.
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Always carry campaign literature.
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Section 2: Tips and Rules While Petitioning
Who can sign?
Signatures must be from Registered Democrats living in Yonkers (on your assigned turf/region).
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What must the signer complete?
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Printed Name
Home Address
Signature
Keep it clean
Printed names and addresses must be legible.
No one may sign for another person. (Example: a mother cannot sign for a son.)
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Section 3: Collect Signatures and Mobilize Volunteers
After you complete the petition, also collect:
Phone number
Email address
Any other helpful notes
Then share your notes with Team García.
Don’t Do This
Do not forge any signature. (Perjury; punishable by law.)
Do not abbreviate a name or address.
Do not sign your own petition or witness a petition with your signature on it.
Do not allow anyone to sign for someone else (example: “My kids aren’t home, I can sign for them.”).
Do not let the clipboard leave your sight.
Do not allow signing outside of your view (example: “My spouse is in the other room, I’ll bring it to them.”).
End of Shift
Do not complete the Statement of Witness (bottom of the sheet) until you are under the direct supervision of a Team García staff member. Petition Tool Kit-Garcia
When instructed, complete it with:
Your full name and street address
The total number of signatures on that page
The date
Your signature Petition Tool Kit-Garcia
Never cross out a signature under any circumstances.
Door-to-Door Petitioning Script
Introduction
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a volunteer with Jeannette García’s campaign for State Assembly here in Yonkers. We’re out today collecting signatures to get her on the ballot.”
If they ask who she is
“Jeannette is running to bring serious, independent leadership to Albany. She’s focused on school funding, affordability, public safety, and government accountability.”
Ask for their signature
“This isn’t an endorsement. It just allows voters to have the choice to vote for her. Would you be willing to sign?”
After they sign
“Thank you. Do you typically vote early, by mail, or on Election Day?”
“We’re building a grassroots team. Would you be interested in volunteering?”
Close
“Thank you for your time. Here’s more information about Jeannette. Have a great day.”
Why Jeannette
Jeannette García is:
An attorney, union organizer, and Yonkers Human Rights Commissioner
Has represented healthcare workers and public employees across the Northeast
Organized 500+ neighbors in her waterfront community to demand smart development and accountability
A homeowner, labor advocate, and Latina leader in a district that has never elected one to the Assembly
Her focus: making sure Yonkers’ growth is matched by investments in schools, healthcare, childcare, transit, and ethical governance.
This campaign is powered by neighbors.
New York’s matching funds program multiplies small donations. Chip in $5 today. With matching funds, it goes up to 12× further.
