You sure you don't wanna run?

(From Gloria on the Run, Baby, Run Listserve).

NOMINATION PAPERS are filed by candidates running as independents, who
want to be on the General election ballot.

Nomination papers can be signed by registered voters of ANY PARTY who
live in the district.

The number of signatures required is based on a kooky formula in the
Election Code. The candidate needs signatures equal to 2% of the
largest vote cast for any candidate elected, who ran for ANY office,
in that district, in the most recent election.

Plus there's something in there about being able to stand on one foot,
while patting your head and rubbing your stomach in a circular motion...

People, you're on your own with the math on this. For more info. check
out PA's Dept. of State site, call & bug them with your questions.

Collecting Nomination Papers signatures always starts on the 10th
Weds. before the primary, (this year that date was Feb. 13, 2008). The
filing deadline is on August 1, 2008.

{Perhaps we're more familiar with Nomination Petitions round these
parts. These are circulated by candidates seeking to get on the
primary ballot. Because almost all of our electeds are Democrats, many
consider the primary the 'real election'.}