Secretary of State Allows for Petition Process to Begin

DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA, December 27, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As independent candidate for president of the United States Eric Borrell has learned over the past 2 years plus of his candidacy, unique and specific requirements exist for an independent to access each of the ballots in the 50 states and District of Columbia.

In Michigan, the Secretary of State, Bureau of Elections office has allowed Borrell to begin the petition process prior to making selection of a vice-presidential candidate, becoming the first state to make this exception. Borrell must forward the name of a vice-presidential candidate along with the names and addresses of 16 electors representing the electoral college to the Bureau of Elections no later than September 6, 2016.

Additionally, for an independent candidate to have his or her name appear on the November 8, 2016 election day ballot signatures must be gathered from 15,000 Michigan residents. At least 100 signatures must come from half (7) of Michigan’s 14 congressional districts. The petitions must be filed by a deadline of 4:00 PM Eastern Time on July 21, 2016.

Borrell, born December 31, 1981 in Warren, MI, who grew up, attended college, and resided in Michigan until early 2008 looks to access the ballot and win his home state with the help of Michigan supporters. Supporters can help in 2 ways, by signing a petition or by volunteering to be an elector in the electoral college. At time of this press release 4 of the 16 electors have been identified.
Supporters can access petition forms on the campaign website, URL: http://www.ericborrellindependent2016.com/, under the ‘Ballot Access’ page, Michigan section. The candidate has pre-filled petition forms, as required by a candidate/circulator prior to circulation for major population centers of the state.

As for example, a supporter residing in St. Clair Shores, MI would use the petition titled ‘Michigan Petition_Macomb County_9th Congressional District’. For supporters not sure of their congressional district many resources exist on the internet to help. If a supporter requires a petition form that is not posted to the website he or she should contact the candidate who will prepare and distribute the required form.
Completed petitions can be returned to the candidate in 1 of 3 ways, by scan and e-mail to the campaign website, e-mail to: info@ericborrellindependent2016.com, by direct scan and e-mail to the candidate, e-mail to: borrelleric@gmail.com, or by mail, mail to: Eric Borrell, 1101 W. 7th Ave., Denver, CO 80204. It is very likely the mailing address of the candidate will change, for updated information please monitor the website, or contact the candidate.

For supporters wishing to become an elector this can be done by contacting the candidate with your name and address by e-mail to the e-mail addresses above, or by text to the candidate, text to: 720-260-0323. Please note in your message the following: 'Michigan resident elector for Eric Borrell, independent candidate for president'.

The candidate would like to stress that signing a petition or volunteering as an elector does not necessarily pledge support to the candidate for the overall election. What it does is support fair access to the ballot for 3rd party or independent candidates at the time. For further background on the inequalities that exist for 3rd party and independent candidates supporters are encouraged to gain an understanding of the candidate’s 2014 Supreme Court petition, case no.: 14-8792. A copy of the petition will soon be posted to the website under the ‘Plans and Platforms page, ballot access legislation section.

Eric James Borrell
Independent Candidate for President of the United States
720-260-0323
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