Question

In most states, an independent candidate may file a petition of nomination _____.

Answer 1

In most states, an independent candidate may file a petition of nomination after the primary elections.

A nominating petition is required by law in most states of the USA so that an independent candidate has the right to get access to the ballot.

This petition of nomination involves a certain amount of signatures that should meet certain requirements such as being illegible for instance.

Answer 2

After the primary election