Petition StateOH

Establishing the Party in Ohio

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

Signature / Registration Requirement

44,000+ signatures (1% of last gubernatorial vote)

Filing Deadline

January of election year

Election Authority

Secretary of State

Key Statute

ORC §3517.01

Ballot Access Maintenance

3% of gubernatorial vote to maintain

Strategic Notes

Very early filing deadline. Must organize state and county committees.

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