Petition StateMI

Establishing the Party in Michigan

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

Signature / Registration Requirement

42,000+ signatures (1% of gubernatorial vote)

Filing Deadline

Second Friday in July

Election Authority

Secretary of State

Key Statute

MCL §168.685

Ballot Access Maintenance

1% of gubernatorial vote or petition

Strategic Notes

Must also hold a state 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