The Green Party of Virginia

In order to place our candidates on the ballot, we must gather the valid signatures of 10,000 registered voters, including at least 400 valid signatures from each of the eleven Congressional Districts. This is no small task, but it can be done - many hands make light the work! It's also a good opportunity for outreach to the citizens of Virginia, many of whom don't know about us.

Tom Yager has agreed to coordinate the petition drive. To that end, Tom needs the help of a District Coordinator from each Congressional District to manage the drive at a local level. If you are interested in becoming a District Coordinator, please contact Tom Yager.

Important! Do not alter the names of the candidates, the electors or the political party on this form. Because we needed to start petitioning before we knew who the GP-US nominees would be, we used a stand-in candidate for Vice-President. Do not place the name of the actual GP VP candidate on the petition forms. Doing so will void those petitions. We will submit the proper paper-work to the State Board of Elections to substitute the actual nominee for Vice-President.

Petitioning Tips

• You may witness petitions for President/Vice President from people outside of the Congressional District where you are registered to vote.
• Each Congressional District must have a separate petition form.
• Each County and Independent City within a Congressional District must have a separate petition form.
• Petitioners should prepare clipboards with forms for each combination of Districts, Counties and Independent Cities in their area, and some blank ones as well for people from out of town.
• You must write in the District number and the name of the County or Independent City on each form.
• Use post-its to separate the forms and to label them, like a tabbed document.
• You might want to tie a pen (black ink) to the clipboard. Bring lots of pens - they will walk away.
• Ask prospective signers if they are registered to vote. If not, thank them and go on to the next person.
• If yes, give them the petition board.
• Never ask a question that can be answered with a no. Instead, say, "I need your signature" or "Please sign this ballot access petition."
• As soon as possible, ask where they are registered - which County or City and which District. They may not know the District, but they will probably know who their Congressperson is. Then flip to the correct form on the clipboard.
• Taping a map of the area to the back side of the clipboard, with the Districts outlined, will help people who aren't sure about their District.
• Try to get social security numbers, as this helps the SBE validate the petitions, especially if people have difficult to read handwriting.
• You must witness the signatures of the petitions you gather. You cannot witness your own signature.
• You need to get your petitions notarized before turning them to the petition coordinator. Most banks provide free notary service.
• Petitioning in teams is a good idea. One person can draw in prosective signers and the other can witness the signatures.
• If you have literature, give it to the signer after they have signed, as doing this first gives the person an opportunity not to sign.
• If asked, make sure that people understand that signing does not indicate support for the candidate, but does indicate a belief in democracy, that candidates should be allowed on the ballot and that voters should be allowed choices.
• There's no sense in arguing with people who want the Greens to sit this one out. Thank them for their point of view and move on.
• For those who want to know, the GP-US will select the actual candidates at our nominating convention in Chicago, July 10-14, 2008. Jesse Johnson and Sheri Bailey are our stand-ins.
• Always carry blank petitions with you - you never know when or where you might find people willing to sign!

Petition Forms

• The GPVA has posted a PDF file of the SBE petition form, with names of our candidates and electors.
• The form must be printed, front and back, on white legal size paper (8-1/2" x 14"). If not printed correctly, the petitions are invalid. Check your printer settings to make sure that the printer knows to print this form on legal size paper.
• Forms can also be requested from a petition coordinator.

Cities and Counties that Must Be on the Petition

1st District
All of Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, King William, Lancaster,Middlesex, Northumberland, Stafford, York, Westmoreland, Richmond (County not city ), Mathews Counties. All of the Cities of Fredricksburg, Williamsburg, Poquosan, Part of the Counties of  Prince William, Faquier, Caroline, James City, Spotsylvania  Part of the Cities of Newport News,  and Hampton

2nd District
All of Accomack and North Hampton counties, all of the City of Virginia Beach, Part of the City of Hampton

3rd  District
All of Charles, New Kent, Surry Counties, all of the City of Portsmouth. Part of Henrico, Isle of Wight,Prince George, James City Counties Part of the Cities of Richmond, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk

4th District
All of Dinwiddie, Amelia, Greensville, Nottoway, Powhatan, Sussex, Southampton Counties, all of the Cities of  Franklin, Chesapeake, Colonila Heights, Hopewell, Suffolk, Petersburg ,Emporia. Part of  Brunswick, Isle of Wight  Counties.

5th District
All of Albermarle, Appomattox, Buckinham, Charlotte, Campbell, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Franklin, Greene, Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, Pittsylvania, Halifax, Nelson, Prince Edward Counties. All the Cities of Bedford, Charlottesville, Danville and Martinsville.  Part of Bedford, Brunswick and Henry Counties.

6th District
All of Amherst, Augusta, Bath, Botetort, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shennendoah, Counties. All of the Cities of Buena Vista, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Lynchburg, Salem, Waynesboro, Roanoke. Part of Allegheny, Bedford, Roanoke Counties

7th District
All of Culpeper, Page, Goochland, Hanover, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Rappahanock Counties. Part of Caroline, Chesterfield, Henrico, Spotsylvania Counties.  Part of the City of Richmond.

8th District
All of Arlington County and City of Alexandria and Falls Church, Part of Fairfax County.

9th District
All of Bland, Carroll, Dickensen, Bland ,Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Tazewell, Smyth, Washington, Wise, Wythe, Buchanan Counties. All of the Cities of Clifton Forge, Radford, Bristol, Galax, Norton. Part of Allegheny, Roanoke, Henry Counties. Part of the City of Covington.

10th District
All of Clarke, Warren, Loudoun, and Fredrick Counties. All of the Cities of Winchester, Manassas, Manassas Park. Part of Fairfax County.

11th District
All of City of Fairfax and part of Fairfax County.

NOTARIES NEEDED! The Green Party of Virginia needs licensed notaries willing to volunteer their services in witnessing affidavits on nominating petitions. We would like to have at least one in each congressional district. So if you're a notary and you'd like to help, please contact the Chair of your closest Green Local.
Locate a notary HERE..

Petitioning Locations

Today through Tuesday, September 30, 2008 (11:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Taste of Virginia on the Blue Ridge WineWay
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Fauquier County
http://www.blueridgewineway.com/

Saturday, February 16, 2008 (1:00 PM-7:00 PM)
Sunday, February 17, 2008 (1:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Virginia Wine Expo Presented by SunTrust
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Richmond City
http://www.VirginiaWineExpo.com

Thursday, February 21, 2008 - Sunday, February 24, 2008
Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival
Workshops, exhibits and supplies at the MAQF
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Hampton City
http://www.quiltfest.com

Saturday, February 23, 2008 - Sunday, February 24, 2008 (11:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Mardi Gras at Cooper Vineyards
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Louisa County
http://www.coopervineyards.com

Saturday, March 01, 2008 (10:30 AM-1:30 PM)
St. Patrick's Celebration & Parade
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Alexandria City Market Square/City Hall
300 Block of King Street Alexandria, VA 22314

Saturday, March 08, 2008 - Sunday, March 09, 2008 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Saturday, March 15, 2008 - Sunday, March 16, 2008 (8:00 AM-5:00 PM)
The Highland Maple Festival
Region: Shenandoah Valley
Locality: Highland County
http://www.highlandcounty.org

Friday, March 14, 2008
The Greening of Ghent
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Historic Ghent
http://www.festeventsva.org

Saturday, March 15, 2008 (1:00 PM-3:00 PM)
Easter Eggstravaganza-Louisa Town Park
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Louisa County
http://www.LCPR.info

Saturday, March 15, 2008 (12:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Shamrock the Block 08
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Richmond City
http://www.shamrocktheblock.com

Saturday, March 15, 2008 (Opens: 11:00 AM)
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Manassas City Old Town
Manassas Center Street Manassas, VA 22110

Saturday, March 15, 2008 (11:00 AM-3:30 PM)
St. Patrick's Day Parade 2008
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Spotsylvania County
http://www.blueandgraybrewingco.com/Events.cfm

Saturday, March 15, 2008 (12:00 PM-5:00 PM)
St. Patricks Day Parade and Celtic Festival
Region: Shenandoah Valley
Locality: Roanoke City
http://www.EventZone.org

Saturday, March 15, 2008 (Opens: 11:00 AM)
Town of Dumfries Spring Festival
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Prince William County Merchant Park
300 Duke Street Dumfries, VA 20225

Friday, March 21, 2008 - Saturday, March 22, 2008
Easter Decoy Show & Art Festival & Auction
Region: Eastern Shore
Locality: Accomack County
http://www.chincoteaguechamber.com

Saturday, March 29, 2008 (9:00 AM-11:00 AM)
Cherry Blossom Festival & Pink Pancake Social
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Sussex County
Miles B. Carpenter Museum Complex
201 Hunter Street Waverly, VA 23890

Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Sunday, March 30, 2008 (9:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Daffodil Festival
Region: Chesapeake Bay
Locality: Gloucester County
http://www.gloucesterva.info/pr/events/df/homepage.html

Saturday, March 29, 2008 (5:30 PM-10:00 AM)
Star City Beach Music Festival Region: Shenandoah Valley Locality: Roanoke City Roanoke Civic Center 710 Williamson Road Roanoke, VA 24016

Saturday, March 29, 2008 - Sunday, March 30, 2008 (9:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Whitetop Mountain Maple Festival
Region: Blue Ridge Highlands
Locality: Grayson County
http://www.graysoncountyva.com

Saturday, April 05, 2008 - Sunday, April 06, 2008 (11:00 AM-5:00 PM)
April Fools Wine Festival at James River Cellars
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Hanover County http://www.jamesrivercellars.com

Saturday, April 05, 2008 (12:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Easter Egg Hunt and Marshmellow Harvest - 5th Annual
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Loudoun County
http://www.greatcountryfarms.com

Saturday, April 05, 2008 (11:00 AM-11:00 PM)
Mountain Music Rendez-Vous
Region: Blue Ridge Highlands
Locality: Grayson County
http://www.graysoncountyva.com

Saturday, April 05, 2008 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
UMW Multicultural Fair
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Fredericksburg City
http://www.umw.edu/centennial/default.php

Saturday, April 12, 2008 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Ettrick Celtic Festival Region: Central Virginia Locality: Chesterfield County Ettrick Methodist Parsonage 21300 Chesterfield Ave. Ettrick, VA 23803

Saturday, April 12, 2008 (9:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Lexington Scots Irish Heritage Festival
Region: Shenandoah Valley
Locality: Lexington City
Washington and Lee University Green
204 W. Washington St Lexington, VA 24450

Saturday, April 12, 2008 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Sheep Shearing Day at Thistle Cove Farm
Region: Heart of Appalachia
Locality: Tazewell County
http://www.thistlecovefarm.com

Saturday, April 12, 2008 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Walton's Mountain Museum Spring Festival
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Nelson County
http://www.nelsoncounty.com

Monday, April 14, 2008 - Saturday, April 19, 2008
Norfolk's International Azalea Festival: A Salute to NATO
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Norfolk City
http://www.azaleafestival.org

Friday, April 18, 2008 - Monday, May 05, 2008 (8:00 PM-10:00 PM)
Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Fairfax City
http://www.fairfaxspotlight.org

Friday, April 18, 2008 - Sunday, April 20, 2008 (9:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Honaker Redbud Festival
Region: Heart of Appalachia
Locality: Russell County
http://www.russellcountyva.org

Friday, April 18, 2008 (7:30 PM-10:00 PM) Saturday, April 19, 2008 (10:00 AM-10:00 PM)
Sounds of the Mountains Music and Story Festival
Region: Shenandoah Valley
Locality: Botetourt County
http://soundsofthemountains.org

Friday, April 18, 2008 - Sunday, April 20, 2008 (Opens: 12:00 PM)
Virginia International Tattoo
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Norfolk City
http://www.vafest.com

Saturday, April 19, 2008 (3:00 PM-11:00 PM)
Bedford Blues & BBQ
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Bedford City
http://www.centertownbedford.com

Saturday, April 19, 2008
Blue Ridge Kite Festival
Region: Blue Ridge Highlands
Locality: Roanoke County
Green Hill Park
2501 Parkside Dr Salem, VA 24153
http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/parks

Saturday, April 19, 2008 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Fool for Art at John Tyler Community College
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Chesterfield County
http://www.jtcc.edu/foolforart

Saturday, April 19, 2008 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Hartwell Eagle Festival
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Fairfax County
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/mas.shtml

Saturday, April 19, 2008 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
International Children's Festival at Mill Point Park
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Hampton City
http://www.hampton.gov/parks/icf/index.html

Saturday, April 19, 2008 (10:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Sunday, April 20, 2008 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM) Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Loudoun County
http://www.idalee.org

Saturday, April 19, 2008 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Patriot Day Festival
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Cumberland County
http://www.cumberlandfirst.net

Saturday, April 19, 2008 (11:00 AM-5:30 PM)
Randolph-Macon Academy Springfest
Region: Shenandoah Valley
Locality: Warren County
http://www.rma.edu/

Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Saturday, August 30, 2008 (6:00 PM-11:00 PM)
Saturday Summer Street Fest
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Hampton City
http://www.vasc.org/celebrationsbythebay

Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Sunday, April 20, 2008 (11:00 AM-5:00 PM)
The Monticello Wine and Food Festival
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Greene County
http://www.monticellowinetrail.org/

Sunday, March 30, 2008 (12:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Sunday, April 06, 2008 (12:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Sunday, April 13, 2008 (12:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Sunday, April 20, 2008 (12:00 PM-4:00 PM)
Barn Days at Maymont
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Richmond City
http://www.maymont.org/events/annual.asp

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Earth First Grayson Earth Day Celebration
Region: Blue Ridge Highlands
Locality: Grayson County
Main Street Independence, VA 24348

Saturday, April 26, 2008 (11:00 AM-5:00 PM)
"Coming Home" a Centennial Parade
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Loudoun County
http://www.purcellvilleva.gov

Saturday, April 26, 2008 (Opens: 10:00 AM)
Celtic Festival
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Bedford County
http://www.sedaliacenter.org

Saturday, April 26, 2008 (12:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Clarksville Lake Country Wine Festival
Region: Southern Virginia
Locality: Mecklenburg County
http://www.clarksvilleva.com

Saturday, April 26, 2008 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Coal Heritage Festival
Region: Heart of Appalachia
Locality: Tazewell County
http://wvweb.com http://www.pocahontas-mine.org

Saturday, April 26, 2008 (10:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Hampton Crab & Blues Fest
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Hampton City
http://www.vasc.org/celebrationsbythebay

Saturday, April 26, 2008 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Herbs Galore & More at Maymont
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Richmond City
http://www.maymont.org/events/annual.asp

Saturday, April 26, 2008 - Sunday, April 27, 2008
Hot Glass Festival
Region: Shenandoah Valley
Locality: Staunton City
http://www.sunspots.com

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Sunday, May 04, 2008 (10:00 AM-12:30 AM)
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival - 81st Annual
Parade through the streets of the city
Region: Shenandoah Valley
Locality: Winchester City
http://www.thebloom.com

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 (5:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Fiesta by the Fountain - Newport News
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Newport News City
http://www.nnparks.com

Friday, May 02, 2008 - Saturday, May 03, 2008 (10:30 AM-5:30 PM)
Community School Strawberry Festival
Region: Shenandoah Valley
Locality: Roanoke City
http://www.communityschool.net

Friday, May 02, 2008 (6:00 PM-10:00 PM)
Culpeper Fiesta
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Culpeper County
The Depot
113 S. Commerce Street Culpeper, VA 22701

Friday, May 02, 2008 - Sunday, May 04, 2008 (9:00 AM-8:00 PM)
Halifax County Heritage and Antique Machinery Festival
Region: Southern Virginia
Locality: Halifax County
http://www.gohalifaxva.com

Saturday, May 03, 2008
Asian American Festival
Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Richmond City
http://www.richmondcenter.com

Saturday, May 03, 2008 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Children's Festival of Friends
Region: Tidewater and Hampton Roads
Locality: Newport News City
http://www.nnparks.com

Saturday, May 03, 2008 - Sunday, May 04, 2008 (10:00 AM-9:00 PM)
Civil War Weekend at Historic Blenheim Estate
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Fairfax City
http://www.fairfaxva.gov/SpecialEvents/CWW/CWW.asp

Saturday, May 03, 2008 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM)
Culpeper Days
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Culpeper County
http://www.culpeperruritans.org

Saturday, May 03, 2008 (10:00 AM-3:00 PM)
Mayfest XXII
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Stafford County
http://www.celebratemayfest.com

Saturday, May 03, 2008 (11:00 AM-4:00 PM)
Pet Fiesta 2008
Region: Northern Virginia
Locality: Fairfax County
http://www.petfiesta.org