Petition StateMT

Establishing the Party in Montana

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

Signature / Registration Requirement

5,000 signatures or 5% of vote in prior general election

Filing Deadline

March before primary

Election Authority

Secretary of State

Key Statute

MCA §13-10-601

Ballot Access Maintenance

5% of gubernatorial vote or petition

Strategic Notes

Montana has been receptive to third-party candidates historically.

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