Pennsylvania primary candidates' signature collection is underway
Pennsylvanians may be getting unexpected knocks on their door, or seeing hopeful campaigners out collecting signatures over the next three weeks.
That’s because the period for potential primary candidates in the commonwealth to file their nomination petitions began Tuesday.
Candidates who want to appear on the May 19 ballot are required to collect hundreds or thousands of signatures from potential voters, depending on the office they’re seeking.
A candidate for governor would need 2,000 signatures, including at least 100 each from ten separate counties. A lieutenant governor candidate is required to gather 1,000, including at least 100 from five counties. A congressional candidate must garner 1,000. A general assembly candidate would need 300.
https://penncapital-star.com/briefs/pennsylvania-primary-candidates-signature-collection-is-underway/