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Whether you're here to sign a candidate's petition or help lead the charge by collecting signatures, we’ve listed every petitioning event we know of between now and the June 25th deadline right here!
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Keep the momentum rolling into the afternoon and evening! We are capturing trade convention exit traffic and family crowds at the Bullock Museum’s Summer Make & Take art series, before transitioning to the downtown theater lines and high-yield transit hubs as nightlife kicks off.
Event details here: Signature Gathering PM at CONTRAX Expo, Bullock Museum & Theater Blitz: Mike Collier | Travis County
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Join us at the Palmer Events Center for a massive morning push to get independent candidate Mike Collier on the ballot! We are fanning out across the main entrances during the premier opening day of the CONTRAX Austin convention to connect with civically minded manufacturing tech leaders queueing for badges.
Event details here: Signature Gathering AM at CONTRAX Expo Opening Day: Mike Collier | Travis County
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Spend your afternoon and evening talking with voters who want real political choices! We will be petitioning around UT before moving into the heart of downtown to gather signatures along static queues at the Paramount Theatre and ACL Live at the Moody Theater.
Event details here: Signature Gathering PM at UT & Rock Venue Queues: Mike Collier | Travis County
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We are running a coordinated morning blitz across Austin's busiest independent retail and small business corridors. Come grab a clipboard and help us meet local merchants and neighbors taking care of morning commerce errands downtown, on South Lamar, South Congress, and East Austin.
Event details here: Signature Gathering AM at Neighborhood Business & Community Blitz: Mike Collier | Travis County
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Kick off your week with a premium line-catching shift! We will connect with daytime service staff along South Lamar before heading downtown to anchor a high-impact signature drive intercepting the massive public sidewalk crowd lined up early for the live Austin PBS studio taping. collierfortexas.com
Event details here: Signature Gathering PM at South Lamar Business Sweep & ACL PBS Studio Taping: Mike Collier | Travis County
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We are taking our signature push straight to local storefronts! Join us for a morning walk-around along the historic University Drag as we drop into independent businesses, bookstores, and cafes to talk directly with community workers and alternative thinkers during their quieter hours.
Event details here: Signature Gathering AM at Walk Around & Retail Staff Sweep on the Drag: Mike Collier | Travis County
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This is a major weekend target! Join us at Barton Springs Pool to petition peak heat crowds and evening exit lines, alongside community Father's Day cookouts at Pease Park and the Neill-Cochran House Museum holiday barbecue lawn celebration. collierfortexas.com
Event details here: Signature Gathering PM at Prime Barton Springs Pool & Juneteenth Celebrations: Mike Collier | Travis County
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Maximize your Sunday morning with the Forward team! We are fanning out to secure signatures from heavy morning crowds at the City-Wide Vintage Sale expo lines before pivoting to the beautiful open public lawns and walking paths of the Mueller Lake Park district.
Event details here: Signature Gathering AM at Vintage Sale Expo & Mueller Market Shift: Mike Collier | Travis County
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Spend your Saturday afternoon and evening fanning out across Austin's ultimate public watering hole! We are working the massive summer crowd rotation along the Barton Springs Pool lawns and walkways, followed by heavy sidewalk music venue lines at Stubb's and ACL Live 3TEN.
Event details here: Signature Gathering PM at Prime Barton Springs Pool & Theater Line Blitz: Mike Collier | Travis County
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Help us win ballot access for Mike Collier! We are launching a heavy morning signature blitz right outside the front doors of the City-Wide Vintage Sale opening rush at Palmer Events Center, paired with local neighborhood crowds at the outdoor Carver Kickback market space. collierfortexas.com
Event details here: Signature Gathering AM at City-Wide Vintage Sale Expo Blitz: Mike Collier | Travis County
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Help us maintain the momentum for ballot access in TX-38! Join William Taggart's campaign volunteers for another high-energy morning session at the Farmers Market. Bring a neighbor out to shop local, talk about bringing real choices to Texas, and sign the petition.
Event details here: Signature Gathering Tomball Farmer's Market: William Taggart | Harris
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Keep the holiday momentum burning bright through the afternoon and night! We are gathering signatures among the evening music crowds at the Rosewood Park festival before mobilizing downtown to lock down signature collections along the packed weekend entry queue at the Mohawk.
Event details here: Signature Gathering PM at Friday Night Juneteenth Block Party & Red River Lines: Mike Collier | Travis County
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The Travis County team is partnering with Rethink Recapture for a neighborhood kickoff rally! Bring the kids, the dogs, and a lawn chair out to the park to stand up for education funding accountability while we collect the signatures needed to get Mike Collier on the ballot for Lt. Governor.
Event details here: Rethink Recapture Kickoff Rally | Travis County
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Help us maintain the momentum for ballot access in TX-38! Join William Taggart's campaign volunteers for another high-energy morning session at the Farmers Market. Bring a neighbor out to shop local, talk about bringing real choices to Texas, and sign the petition.
Event details here: Signature Gathering Tomball Farmer's Market: William Taggart | Harris
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Join Denton County Forward volunteers at the Denton Community Market for a morning of local music, food, and community action! We’ll be connecting with neighbors on the lawn to collect the signatures needed to bring more choice to the Texas ballot. Come find our team to sign the petition and help get Mike Collier on the ballot for Lt. Governor.
Event details here: Signature Gathering Denton Community Market: Mike Collier | Denton
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Come meet independent candidate for Congress William Taggart! This event will give you the opportunity to meet William, who is running for Congress as an independent candidate for the 38th Congressional District. Come grab a glass, meet William, sign his petition, and help us get an independent choice on the ballot this November.
Event details here: Meet William Taggart! Signature Gathering Event in Tomball | Harris County
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The World Cup celebration continues at Auditorium Shores! We’re back for Day 2 of the "Independent Thinkers Tour" blitz to connect with the thousands of fans heading to the park to watch the USA take on Paraguay. Come find our team at the gates to sign the petition and help us bring more choice to Texas.
Event details here: Signature Gathering: Austin Soccer Celebration Day 2 (Mike Collier) | Travis County
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Texas is hosting the World Cup! Join us at the Austin Soccer Celebration as we kick off the tournament with massive viewing parties. We’ll be fanning out across the grounds at Auditorium Shores to gather the signatures needed to get Mike Collier on the ballot while fans cheer on the opening matches.
Event details here: Signature Gathering: Austin Soccer Celebration Day 1 (Mike Collier) | Travis County
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We’re back for Night 2 of Blues on the Green! If you missed us yesterday, join the Forward team in the park as we continue our "Independent Thinkers Tour" blitz. We’ll be fanning out across the park to connect with voters and secure Mike's spot on the ballot for Lt. Governor.
Event details here: Signature Gathering: Blues on the Green Night 2 (Mike Collier) | Travis County
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We’re back for Night 2 of Blues on the Green! If you missed us yesterday, join the Forward team in the park as we continue our "Independent Thinkers Tour" blitz. We’ll be fanning out across the park to connect with voters and secure Mike's spot on the ballot for Lt. Governor.
Event details here: Signature Gathering: Blues on the Green Night 2 (Mike Collier) | Travis County
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Join us at Austin’s iconic Blues on the Green! We’re heading to the Great Lawn early to set up a shaded homebase and gather the signatures needed to get Mike Collier on the ballot. Come find us for a chat and a sign before the music kicks off at 7:00 PM.
Event details here: Signature Gathering: Blues on the Green Night 1 (Mike Collier) | Travis County
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Help us maintain the momentum for ballot access in TX-38! Join William Taggart's campaign volunteers for another high-energy morning session at the Farmers Market. Bring a neighbor out to shop local, talk about bringing real choices to Texas, and sign the petition.
Event details here: Signature Gathering Tomball Farmer's Market: William Taggart | Harris
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Join us for a morning of grassroots action at the Kyle Pride Market! This is a phenomenal opportunity to work shoulder to shoulder and learn directly from the master, Linda Curtis, as she sprints alongside Liz to secure these ballots. Come out to gain first-hand exposure and sharpen your own petitioning skills alongside seasoned pros.
Event details here: Signature Gathering Kyle Pride Market: Liz Sumter Gajdos | Hays
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Join the Brazos County team for First Friday! We’ll be meeting up outside the Carnegie Library to engage the community and gather signatures for Mike Collier. Come help us show that the "Path Forward" runs right through the Brazos Valley.
Event details here: Path Forward (1st Fri) | Brazos County
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Come enjoy the Farmers Market at Denton County Historical Park and help us make history! Our team will be stationed just outside the market to collect the signatures needed to get Mike Collier on the November ballot. Look for the purple shirts and come add your name to the movement for more choice in Texas.
Event details here: Petition Signing at Denton Farmers Market: Mike Collier | Denton County
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Join us in Old Town Lewisville for an evening of music and community action! Before VHX - The Van Halen Experience takes the stage, find our volunteers in purple around the plaza to sign the petition for Mike Collier. Every signature brings us one step closer to a more representative Texas.
Event details here: Petition Signing at Wayne Ferguson Plaza: Mike Collier | Denton County
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Join our Tarrant County grassroots team for a high-energy Signature Blitz! We’ll be fanning out across Historic Downtown Grapevine to connect with everyday Texans and collect the vital signatures needed to secure Mike’s place on the ballot.
Event details here: Mike Collier Signature Blitz | Tarrant County
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Spend your Sunday morning at the Riverwalk Farmers Market and help us bring more choice to the Texas ballot! Our volunteers in purple will be stationed just outside the market to collect signatures for Mike Collier. Every signature is a vital step toward securing an independent voice for Lt. Governor this November.
Event details here: Petition Signing at Flower Mound Farmers Market: Mike Collier | Denton County
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It's time for our monthly Path Forward event in Brazos County! Meet us outside Hopdoddy’s to practice signature collection and pair up to engage local voters. Wear your purple and help us bring more competition to Texas elections.
Event details here: Path Forward | Brazos County
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Join Denton County Forward volunteers for a night of music and momentum! We’ll be fanning out across the lawn during the "Broadway Rave" concert to gather the signatures needed to put Mike Collier on the ballot. Whether you're there for the show or just to support the cause, help us bring more choice to Texas.
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Join us for our monthly Austin Forward Party Happy Hour! We’ll start with drinks at El Alma before heading over to The Drop-In at the Long Center to enjoy live music and gather signatures to get Mike Collier on the ballot.
Event details here: ATX Happy Hour + Petition Gather Event for Mike | Travis County
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Join us on the westside for the official petition kick-off for William Taggart! The Taggart campaign is launching their signature gathering effort. Come grab a glass, meet William, and be among the first to sign the petition.
Event details here: Signature Gathering Kick-off: William Taggart (TX-38) | Harris County
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Looking to grow your local network in Williamson County? Join us for a relaxed Forward Happy Hour to connect with neighbors and build community. This will be our first official opportunity in WilCo to sign the petition for Mike Collier!
Event details here: FWD Happy Hour & Petition Opportunity | Williamson County
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Texas deserves a choice, so let's go get it! Join our massive Day 1 "Blitz" as we officially hit the pavement to put Mike Collier on the ballot. We’ll have specialized strike teams fanning out across Austin’s most iconic spots.
Event details here: Austin 10K Kick-Off: Mike Collier Petition Launch Day | Travis County
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Come out for another stop on the "Independent Thinkers Tour!" Join Kirsta and her team for the annual Founders Day Festival in Dripping Springs. This is the city's biggest community event, so come out to sign or collect signatures to support Kirsta Melton in her mission to get on the ballot for Hays County District Attorney.
Event details here: https://www.addevent.com/event/7j20lqrfkwnh
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Come out for another stop on the "Independent Thinkers Tour!" to support Veronica Williams, an Independent candidate for Congress in Texas District 23.
If time or date doesn't work for you please reach out to Veronica at:
veronicagwilliams@gmail.comEvent details here: https://www.addevent.com/event/gdhh1xfvtjct
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We are heading to San Marcos for a day of community and action at the Meadows Center Earth Day celebration. We are proud to partner with the League of Independent Voters of Texas (LIV TX) to help independent candidate Kirsta Melton in her mission to get on the ballot for Hays County District Attorney.
RSVP: Please RSVP directly with our partners at LIV TX to let them know you’re coming or to sign up for a volunteer shift. RSVP at LIVTX.org Here
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Independent CANDIDATES TO WATCH
Independent thinkers rally kick-off (april 11th) - speakers
gov. cHRISTINE tODD-wHITMANN
Forward Party Founding Co-Chair
Candidate for Lt. Governor (IND)
Mike Collier
Candidate for US Congress TX-38 (IND)
William Taggart
Candidate for US Congress TX-23 (IND)
Veronica Williams
KIRSTA MELTON
Candidate for Hays County DA (IND)
Candidate for TX State Senate SD-1 (IND)
STEVE CLUGSTON
SOPHIA DELORETTo-CHUDY
Texas Voter Project
The ATXelerator
WARD TISDALE
Texans for Thoughtful Politics
SHANNON FOHN
Texans for Thoughtful Politics
Holly Bohart
The League of Independent Voters of TX
LINDA CURTIS
JT Coaching
JENNY TORNOW
DAN ALLEN
Collin County Chair (FWD)
Travis County Chair (FWD)
Ed Graham
CIARA PEREZ
Cameron County Chair (FWD)
BECKY NEELY
Fort Bend County Chair (FWD)
BRANDON DAVID
Interim State Vice Chair (FWD)
This rally served as the official launchpad for our "Independent Thinker" events, a series of grassroots signature-gathering efforts happening across the state to help get independent candidates on the ballot. We’d love for you to be part of it!