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Ohio and Pennsylvania petitions

Nominating petitions in Ohio and Pennsylvania for 2027 local races

How many signatures local candidates in Ohio and Pennsylvania need in 2027, and how to fill out, circulate and file the petition.

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How Many Signatures Do You Need to Run for Office in Ohio?

Ohio petition signature requirements for 2027 local offices, the three-times maximum, charter city examples, and how to plan doors to reach your number. /8 min read A woman writes on a clipboard while standing against a gray wall

Filling Out and Circulating an Ohio Nominating Petition

How to fill out and circulate an Ohio nominating petition in 2027: the candidate section, signer lines, the circulator statement and checks before filing. /8 min read A blank clipboard and a pencil on a wooden table

How Many Signatures You Need to Run for Office in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania nomination petition signature minimums for 2027 local offices, the dates that make a signature count, and how to plan doors for a margin. /8 min read A person writing on a large desk calendar

Circulating a Pennsylvania Nomination Petition, Feb 16 to Mar 9

How to circulate a Pennsylvania nomination petition in 2027: preparing pages, who can sign, the Statement of Circulator, and filing by March 9. /8 min read

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