Petition StateAR

Establishing the Party in Arkansas

This state requires collecting a specified number of voter signatures on a petition to gain party recognition.

Signature / Registration Requirement

10,000 signatures of registered voters

Filing Deadline

Noon on first day of filing period

Election Authority

Secretary of State

Key Statute

A.C.A. §7-7-205

Ballot Access Maintenance

3% of gubernatorial vote to maintain status

Strategic Notes

Must file petition and hold primary or convention to nominate candidates.

Complete filing documentation for state election authority

Governing rules for your state coordinating body

Signature collection template with circulator affidavit

For local chapters within the state to formalize

For nominating candidates under the party banner