Official Party Documents

Everything You Need to Activate

Download the complete organizational document suite. From the party constitution to state formation packets — everything a chapter needs to activate, operate, and file for official recognition.

Core Chapter Documents

Party Constitution

9 pages • PDF

Twelve-article foundational governing document covering purpose, principles, membership, chapter structure, officers, national organization, meetings, finances, and amendments.

Chapter Charter

4 pages • PDF

Fill-in template for local chapters to formally activate. Includes founding member signatures, officer election, operating agreements, and affirmation of principles.

Chapter Activation Guide

7 pages • PDF

Five-phase step-by-step playbook for starting a chapter from zero: member recruitment, organizational meeting, formalization, first 90 days, and ongoing operations.

Membership Application

3 pages • PDF

Individual registration form with personal info, chapter affiliation, principles affirmation, volunteer interest areas, and privacy notice.

Meeting Minutes Template

5 pages • PDF

Standardized proceedings record with attendance, treasurer report, old and new business, motions and votes table, action items, and adjournment.

Resolution Template

4 pages • PDF

Formal WHEREAS / RESOLVED structure for chapter policy positions with preamble, resolution items, distribution checklist, vote record, and certification.

Treasurer's Report

4 pages • PDF

Financial accountability template with income and expense detail tables, category breakdown, year-to-date tracking, and compliance certification.

State-Level Filing Documents

Templates for establishing the party at the state level. Adapt these to your state's specific requirements.

State Formation Packet

7 pages • PDF

Complete filing documentation for state-level party recognition. Includes statement of organization, principles adoption, financial disclosure, petition and convention certification, and submission checklist.

State Committee Bylaws

6 pages • PDF

Governing rules for the state coordinating body covering composition, officers, meetings, candidate endorsement, finances, amendments, and dissolution.

Ballot Access Petition

4 pages • PDF

Standardized petition template with signature collection table, circulator affidavit, and notarization block. Adaptable to state-specific format requirements.

Candidate Nomination Form

4 pages • PDF

Official nomination form for candidates seeking party endorsement. Covers candidate information, principles affirmation, qualifications, and endorsement request.

How to Start a Chapter in 4 Steps

01

Read

Download and read the Party Constitution and the Activation Guide.

02

Gather

Find 5 people in your county who share Anti-Federalist principles.

03

Charter

Hold your organizational meeting, elect officers, and sign the Chapter Charter.

04

Submit

Email your signed charter to chapters@anti-federalists.com.

State-by-State Filing Requirements

Party formation is a state-level process. Every state has different requirements. Find yours below.

Preview: Party Constitution