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 |