What to Say when Petitioning

Collecting Signatures on Independent Nominating Petitions

Stand in a public place in the district, such as outside a grocery store or visit movie lines, music festivals and farmers markets. Public places are good because any registered voter who has not already signed a petition for the same office can sign an independent nominating petition.

Opening Statement

You: “ Can you help me with your signature to get [name of candiate] on the ballot?”

Show them the petition on your clipboard.

“ We need ______ signatures of registered voters to get [name of candidate] on the ballot in November.”

If they hesitate, say.

“This will give voters more choices in November. It is not a commitment to vote for