Although there is no formal, national deadline to file to run for president of the United States, independent presidential candidates must keep a close eye on the election calendar as each state has its own filing requirements and deadline to qualify to appear on the general election ballot.
These requirements may include submitting a petition with a certain number of signatures or paying a filing fee.
Filing deadlines for independent presidential candidates have already passed in 39 states.
In the week of August 24, there are four filing deadlines the following week:
• Idaho (August 24)
• Massachusetts (August 25)
• Oregon (August 25)
• Wyoming (August 25)
The final seven filing deadlines will pass in the week of August 31.
The following chart shows how many days are left until each remaining state’s filing deadline passes:
https://app.datawrapper.de/chart/9bWCG/publish
Additional reading:
State ballot access regulations for presidential candidates
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