About this template
An election candidate nomination form is an essential tool for political parties, community organizations, and election committees to formally collect and vet candidates running for public office or internal leadership positions. This template streamlines the entire nomination pipeline by gathering crucial candidate credentials, contact details, platform summaries, and official endorsements in one secure, organized place.
Built for speed and accuracy, this digital form replaces messy paper submissions and scattered emails with a clean, standardized layout. Election coordinators can review candidate qualifications, verify voter support, and maintain clear records from day one. Using Doc2Form, you can instantly turn this template into a live Google Form, share it securely with nominators, and manage all incoming responses right inside your Google Drive workspace.
Key features
- Collect detailed candidate credentials and biographical information in one step.
- Streamline vetting with structured fields for platform statements and endorsements.
- Eliminate manual data entry errors by capturing digital submissions instantly.
- Organize and review candidate data effortlessly within your Google Workspace.
Use cases
- Political party primary elections and caucus candidate selection.
- Local government board or city council seat nominations.
- Nonprofit organization board member and officer elections.
- Student union or university campus leadership elections.
What this form collects
- Nominator Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name as the person submitting this nomination.
- Nominator Email Address (Short answer)Provide a reliable email address where we can reach you regarding this nomination.
- Voter ID Number (Short answer)Enter your official voter registration or membership ID number for verification purposes.
- Candidate Full Name (Short answer)Enter the legal first and last name of the person being nominated.
- Candidate Position / Office Sought (Short answer)Specify the exact public office or title the candidate is running for.
- Candidate Preference Order (Short answer)If nominating multiple candidates, indicate their priority or ballot preference order.
- Candidate Contact Email (Short answer)Provide the candidate's direct email address for campaign communications.
- Candidate Phone Number (Short answer)Enter the best phone number to reach the candidate.
- Summary of Qualifications (Paragraph)Briefly describe the candidate's background, professional experience, and community involvement.
- Campaign Platform Statement (Paragraph)Describe the candidate's core goals, policy objectives, and vision for the role.
- Candidate Resume or Manifesto Link (Paragraph)Please paste a link to your file (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) containing the candidate's full resume or manifesto.
- Nomination Agreement (Multiple choice)Confirm that you have consulted the nominee and they have agreed to run for this position.
FAQ
How do I use this Election Candidate Nomination Form template?
With Doc2Form, you can instantly convert this template into a ready-to-use Google Form with a single click, allowing you to start collecting nominations immediately.
Can I customize the questions on this form?
Yes! Once the form is generated in your Google account, you have full control to add, remove, or modify any questions to fit your specific election guidelines.
Where is the nomination data stored?
All candidate submissions are saved directly to a Google Sheet linked to your Google Form, giving you secure, real-time access to all records.
Can I collect supporting documents or manifesto links from nominees?
Yes, you can include text fields for candidates to share links to their campaign portfolios, resumes, or candidate statements.
Is this form template free to use?
Yes, this template is completely free to convert and deploy as a Google Form using Doc2Form.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.