
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 12 states:
• Texas (May 11)
In the week of August 3, there are 16 filing deadlines:
There are three filing deadlines the following week.
The following chart shows how many days are left until each remaining state’s filing deadline passes: