This document provides guidance on circulating petitions to get on the ballot for elected office. It lists 5 questions to consider, such as how many signatures are needed and petition return deadlines. It then provides tips for circulating petitions successfully, such as paying attention to who signs, using street sheets correctly, focusing efforts in Republican areas, and being prepared to answer candidate questions from potential signers. The overall message is that petition signatures just help candidates get on the ballot and do not necessarily indicate an endorsement.

1. Petitions
What to watch for!

2. 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 circulating
5.When do you need Petitions back
to turn them in on time?
1. Varies by the office you are
seeking
2. Check with state Committee
people and County Chairman
3. Have a number confirmed
before the first day
4. 2015 date is February 17th
5. 2015 date March 10th

8. • 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
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

9. Municipality as
needed on the
petition
Name as needed
on Petition
Address as needed on the
petition