2025 Third Party Nomination Paperwork
Things you Will Need for 2025 Nomination Paper Filing
- Candidate's Affidavit- you must file with your nomination paper(s) a completed and notarized Candidate's Affidavit. If you are unable to obtain notarization on your Candidate's Affidavit, you may use the Candidate's Declaration along with your Candidate's Affidavit.
Nomination paper signature requirements-your nomination paper filing must include the minimum number of signatures for the office you are seeking.
You must file a COPY of your Statement of Financial Interests, if applicable (not required for Federal offices), with your nomination paper filing.
The ORIGINAL Statement of Financial Interests must be filed with the State Ethics Commission on or before the nomination paper filing deadline.
You must submit with your nomination paper a certified check or money order in the appropriate amount payable to the 'Commonwealth of Pennsylvania' (personal checks and cash cannot be accepted).
Please note:
Nomination papers must be printed 2-sided on 8 1/2 x 14" paper, head to head.
Nomination paper pages that are not printed 2-sided will not be accepted.
Signatures can be gathered only during the nomination paper circulation and filing period.
Signatures that are dated before the first day to circulate or after the last day to circulate will not be counted.
If you have any questions, please email ra-elections@pa.gov or call 1-877-868-3772, option 3.