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Petition and signature gathering

Petition drives.Signatures that count.

A ballot measure lives or dies on valid signatures. Our founder has directed petition drives for statewide and countywide ballot measures across the country.

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Drives our team has run

Project director for the 2018 All for Transportation petition drive in Hillsborough County, Florida; the 2018 Invest in Ed petition drive in Arizona; the Montanans for Research and Cures (I-181) drive; and the Massachusetts fair hospital pricing petition. Field director for The Black Institute's 2019 #KeepStarz petition drive in Chicago.

Valid signatures, not just signatures

Raw counts mean nothing if signatures fail review. We train circulators on the state's rules, check every sheet for completeness, run internal validation against the voter file and track the validity rate by circulator and location, so problems are caught in days, not at the filing deadline.

Know the rules before you start

Petition law varies widely: who may circulate, how circulators are paid, deadlines, signature distribution requirements and how signatures are verified. Several states changed their rules recently. We build the plan around the current law in your state.

What we do

Everythingyou need.

Drive planningSignature goal, validity cushion, timeline and budget.
Circulator teamsRecruiting, training and daily management.
ValidationInternal checks against the voter file.
ComplianceState circulator and filing rules built in.
ReportingDaily counts by team, site and validity rate.
Campaign mediaPhoto, video and digital for the campaign behind the measure.
Proof

Who wework with.

Mayor of Nashville, TN – Freddie O’ConnellMetro & cityMayor of Nashville, TN – Freddie O’ConnellTN State Rep. – Justin JonesElected officialsTN State Rep. – Justin JonesTN State Senator – London LamarElected officialsTN State Senator – London LamarNBA Memphis GrizzliesOrganizations & brandsNBA Memphis GrizzliesMike Bloomberg For PresidentCampaignsMike Bloomberg For PresidentDistrict Attorney of Nashville, TN – Glenn FunkElected officialsDistrict Attorney of Nashville, TN – Glenn FunkCouncilwoman At-Large – Zulfat SuaraMetro & cityCouncilwoman At-Large – Zulfat SuaraCouncilwoman At-Large – Olivia HillMetro & cityCouncilwoman At-Large – Olivia Hill
FAQ

Questions, answered.

How many extra signatures should a petition drive collect?

Most drives plan a cushion above the legal minimum because some signatures are always rejected. The right cushion depends on the state's review process and your validity rate, which we track daily.

Can you run a drive outside Tennessee?

Yes. Our team has run drives in Florida, Arizona, Montana, Massachusetts and Illinois.

Do you handle candidate petitions too?

Yes. Many states and cities require nominating petitions, and the same validation discipline applies.

What does a petition drive cost?

It depends on the signature goal, deadline and state rules. Our ballot measure signature gathering guide explains the cost drivers, and we will scope your drive for free.

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