Creating a New Political Party

​There are many reasons why only 2 political parties are recognized by all 50 states. The rules (of law) by which a political party can be formed are mind-numbingly complicated.

​We seek to be recognized by all 50 states so that we can be a true "third" party to every citizen of the United States. 

Each state has unique laws, rules and procedures that must be followed by a political party in order for each state to officially recognize the party. 

There are 19 states that do NOT register voters according to party affiliation:

1. Alabama
2. Georgia
3. Hawaii
4. Illinois
5. Indiana
6. Michigan
7. Minnesota
8. Mississippi
9. Missouri
10. Montana
11. North Dakota
12. Ohio
13. South Carolina
14. Tennessee
15. Texas
16. Vermont
17. Virginia
18. Washington
19. Wisconsin

In the states that do register voters according to political party preference, nearly a third of all voters are NOT affiliated with any party:

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/political_commentary/commentary_by_rhodes_cook/registering_by_party_where_the_democrats_and_republicans_are_ahead

Below is a (very) over-simplified summary of the effort needed to create a new party.

Click on each state below for additional information.

Alabama - Petition (3% of votes in last election)

Alaska - Petition (3% of votes in last election)

Arizona - Petition (21,000+)
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Arkansas - Petition (10,000 signatures in 90 days)

California - Voter Registration (0.33% of registered voters)

Colorado - Voter Registration (1,000 registered voters)

Connecticut - Certified Candidate (receives 1% of the votes)

Delaware - Voter Registration (1% of registered voters)

Florida - Voter Registration (5%) for major party (unclear for minor party)

Georgia - Petition (same as independent candidates)

Hawaii - Petition (0.1% of registered voters)

Idaho - Petition (2% of voters in last election)

Illinois - State law declared unconstitutional

Indiana - Candidate for Secretary of State (receives 2% of votes)

Iowa - Candidate for President or Governor (receives 2% of votes)

Kansas - Petition (2% of votes for governor)

Kentucky - Candidate for President (2% of votes - to become political organization)

Louisiana -Voter Registration (1,000 registered voters) + $1,000 fee.

Maine - Voter Registration (5,000 registered voters)

Maryland - Petition (10,000 signatures)

Massachusetts - Voter Registration (1% of registered voters)

Michigan - Petition (31,566 signatures)

Minnesota - Petition (5% of votes in last election)

Mississippi - Simply organize and apply - one of the easiest in the nation.

Missouri - Petition (10,000 signatures)

Montana - Petition (5% of votes in last election)

Nebraska - Petition (1% of votes in last election)

Nevada - Petition (1% of votes in last election) + list of candidates

New Hampshire - Petition (3% of votes in last election)

New Jersey - General Assembly Candidates (10% of all votes)

New Mexico - Candidate for President or Governor (5% of votes) and Voter Registration (0.33%) and Petition (0.5% votes cast for Governor)

New York - Candidate for Governor (50,000 votes)

North Carolina - Petition (0.25% of votes in last election - 11,171 signatures)

North Dakota - Petition (7,000 signatures)

Ohio - Petition (1% of votes in last election)

Oklahoma - Petition (3% of votes in last election)

Oregon - Petition (22,046 signatures)

Pennsylvania - Candidate (2% of votes)

Rhode Island - Petition (5% of votes in last election)

South Carolina - Petition (5% of registered voters)

South Dakota - Petition (2.5% of votes for governor)

Tennessee - Petition (2.5% of votes for governor)

Texas - Petition (1% of votes for governor)

Utah - Petition (2,000 signatures)

Vermont - Organize in at least 10 towns

Virginia - Petition (10,000) + Statewide Candidate (10% of votes)

Washington - Does not require party affiliation.

West Virginia -  Candidate for Governor (received 1% of votes cast)

Wisconsin  - Petition (10,000 signatures)

Wyoming - Petition (2.5% of votes for U.S. Representative)