Upcoming filing deadlines for independent presidential candidates from July 27 to August 2

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 10 states:

• Florida (July 15)

• Illinois (July 20)

• Indiana (June 30)

• Maine (July 25)

• Michigan (July 16)

• New Mexico (June 25)

• North Carolina (March 3)

• Oklahoma (July 15)

• South Carolina (July 15)

• Texas (May 11)

In the week of July 27, there are three filing deadlines:

• Missouri (July 27)

• New Jersey (July 27)

• New York (July 30)

There are 16 filing deadlines the following week.

The following chart shows how many days are left until each remaining state’s filing deadline passes:

Additional reading:

• Presidential election, 2020
• State ballot access regulations for presidential candidates

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