An "individual, whether paid or unpaid, who solicits signatures for a recall petition." N.J. Stat. Ann. §19:27A-3.
What does a petition circulator do?
The term Circulator refers to a person who gathers signatures on a petition and may be required to witness signing, provide information, and complete a circulator affidavit. It gives election, security, legal, or technical readers a specific label for the concept rather than a broader everyday meaning.
What is a circulator affidavit?
A circulator affidavit is a sworn or certified statement completed by the person who gathered petition signatures. It commonly attests to facts such as the circulator's identity, witnessing of signatures, compliance with circulation rules, or the circumstances in which signatures were collected. Required wording, notarization, eligibility, and filing rules vary by jurisdiction.
Do petition-circulator rules vary by jurisdiction?
Yes, the rules or practical use of Circulator can vary by jurisdiction or governing framework. The core glossary meaning is a person who gathers signatures on a petition and may be required to witness signing, provide information, and complete a circulator affidavit.
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An "individual, whether paid or unpaid, who solicits signatures for a recall petition." N.J. Stat. Ann. §19:27A-3.
Cite this term
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Circulator. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/circulator
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