PetitionsWhat to watch for!

1.How many signatures do you need to be on ballot?

2.Is your County having a Petition notary party?

3.How many people do you have available to circulate

4.When can I start circulating5.When do you need Petitions back

to turn them in on time?

1. Varies by the office you are seeking2. Check with state Committee people and County Chairman3. Have a number confirmed before the first day4. 2015 date is February 17th

5. 2015 date March 10th

Questions to ask yourself!

How to fill out your

Petitions!!!!!

Candidate Affidavit

What is the biggest mistake made by a

candidate in petitions?

In signing these!!!

Do not sign without a notary!!!

• Pay attention to who is signing petition• Use your Street Sheets Wisely• Petition must be filled out as they are

on your street sheets!!• Go in high Republican Areas with

Dense Populations • Double Check all fields before leaving

doorstep• Ask if they would be interested in

Volunteer opportunities• Be Prepared for questions about

candidates

Keys for Circulators!!Remember just cause they are signing the petition does not

mean they are endorsing you! They are just helping you

over that first hump to get on the ballot

Street sheets are your Friend

Municipality as needed on the petition

Name as needed on Petition

Address as needed on the petition

What is wrong here???