Kastenbaum Campaign Surpasses Ballot Petition Threshold

Congressional hopeful Diana Kastenbaum secures spot on NY-24 ballot with strong grassroots showing.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:50am

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A serene, photorealistic painting of a lone ballot box or voting booth set against a warm, sunlit urban backdrop, conveying a sense of civic duty and the quiet importance of the democratic process.Kastenbaum's successful petition drive signals early organizational strength in the race for New York's 24th Congressional District.Batavia Today

Congressional candidate Diana Kastenbaum's campaign has filed petitions to secure a spot on the ballot in New York's 24th Congressional District, submitting more than double the required number of signatures. Campaign officials say the effort signals early organizational strength and growing grassroots support across the district as the race begins to take shape.

Why it matters

Kastenbaum's ability to surpass the petition threshold and get on the ballot is an important early milestone that demonstrates her campaign's viability and potential to mount a competitive challenge in the NY-24 race. The 24th District has been a battleground in recent elections, making Kastenbaum's candidacy a key race to watch.

The details

Kastenbaum's campaign announced that it submitted over 2,500 petition signatures, well above the 1,250-signature requirement to qualify for the ballot. Campaign leaders said the petition drive exceeded internal goals and involved hundreds of supporters engaging directly with voters across the district. The filing allows Kastenbaum's campaign to formally shift into its next phase, which will focus on voter outreach, fundraising, and expanding its footprint throughout the 24th District.

  • Kastenbaum's campaign filed the petitions this week.
  • The 24th Congressional District race is taking shape ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

The players

Diana Kastenbaum

A Batavia native and former congressional candidate who is seeking to represent New York's 24th Congressional District.

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What they’re saying

“The petition drive exceeded our internal goals and involved hundreds of supporters engaging directly with voters across the district.”

— Diana Kastenbaum, Congressional Candidate

What’s next

Kastenbaum's campaign will now focus on voter outreach, fundraising, and expanding its presence throughout the 24th District as the race continues to unfold.

The takeaway

Kastenbaum's ability to surpass the ballot petition threshold is an early indicator of her campaign's organizational strength and grassroots support, positioning her as a candidate to watch in the competitive NY-24 race.