Major Party Candidate Acceptance of Petition Nomination - President of the United States is a legal document that was released by the Colorado Secretary of State - a government authority operating within Colorado.
Q: What is a major party candidate?
A: A major party candidate is someone who represents one of the two dominant political parties in the United States, such as Democrats or Republicans.
Q: What is a petition nomination?
A: A petition nomination is a way for candidates to get on the ballot by collecting a certain number of signatures from registered voters.
Q: Who is eligible to be a candidate for President of the United States?
A: To be eligible for the presidency, a person must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the country for at least 14 years.
Q: What is the process for accepting a petition nomination?
A: The process for accepting a petition nomination varies by state. In Colorado, the candidate must sign an acceptance of nomination form.
Q: How are major party candidates selected?
A: Major party candidates are typically chosen through a series of primary elections and caucuses in each state, followed by the party's national convention.
Form Details:
Download a fillable version of the form by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the Colorado Secretary of State.