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 32 states.

In the week of August 17, there are seven filing deadlines:

• Virginia (August 21)

There are four filing deadlines the following week.

• Wyoming (August 25)

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

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