You may download and print off the Nomination Paper form by clicking on the links below, but please follow these rules very carefully:
"Things you Will Need" Checklist
2024 NOMINATION PAPER FILING PERIOD: FEBRUARY 14-AUGUST 1, 2024
Please download a copy of the nomination paper filing instructions here (PDF).
You must file with your nomination paper a completed and notarized Candidate's Affidavit. You may download it here (PDF).
If you do not have your Candidate's Affidavit notarized, then you will need to complete and attach an Unsworn Declaration to the Candidate's Affidavit. You may download it here (PDF).
You must file nomination paper page(s) with the required number of signatures for the office you are seeking. You may download them here (PDF).
You must file with your nomination paper a copy of your Statement of Financial Interests, if applicable (not required for Federal offices). The form is available here.
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).
Papers must be printed 2-sided on 8 1/2 x 14" paper, head to head
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
The deadline to file nomination papers is August 1, 2024. If you have any questions concerning these instructions, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-868-3772, option 3.
Please remember that failure to follow these instructions to the letter will likely result in your hard work of collecting signatures being for naught and your petitions being disqualified. It couldn't be more disappointing than to go through the hard work of collecting signatures only to have them disallowed because of not following the instructions. Please make every signature count. Thank you.