Public roadmap · working framework
Building the movement
with clarity and care.
This page translates our long-range vision into an accountable organizational plan. Each entity has a distinct role, treasury, governing record, and compliance responsibility.
Our structure
Three missions. Separate responsibilities.
Shared values do not mean shared money. Legal, banking, fundraising, and reporting systems will remain properly separated.
01SOCIAL WELFARE
American Peace Foundation
Proposed §501(c)(4)AmericanPeaceFoundation.comCivic education, public-policy advocacy, leadership development, community programs, and social welfare.
Guardrail: Social welfare remains the primary purpose; political activity is tracked and limited.02POLITICAL PARTY
American Peace Party
Proposed §527 organizationPeacePartyUS.comMichigan ballot access, voter organization, candidate recruitment, nominations, and permitted party activity.
Guardrail: Separate campaign-finance registration, banking, reporting, and candidate rules apply.03INDEPENDENT ACTION
American Peace Priorities Super PAC
APPSPAC · Planning stageFuture independent web presenceIndependent communications supporting Peace Party candidates and other candidates who advance published peace priorities.
Guardrail: No direct candidate contributions and no coordination with candidates, campaigns, or party committees. The sequence
Paperwork. Organization. Signatures.
Ballot access is not the first step—it is the result of disciplined preparation.
01Paperwork & compliance
- Confirm legal names and entity structure
- Adopt articles, bylaws, board resolutions, and conflict policies
- Obtain separate EINs and bank accounts
- Complete applicable Michigan, IRS, campaign-finance, and solicitation filings
02Build the organization
- Establish state, congressional-district, and county leadership
- Recruit and train volunteers
- Create accounting, compliance, data, and records systems
- Adopt the Party platform and candidate-selection process
03Michigan ballot access
- Use the certified 2026 gubernatorial vote to confirm the 2028 requirement
- Obtain the official Michigan petition manual and form
- Collect only within the authorized 180-day window
- Target 150–170% of the legal minimum and validate continuously
04Candidates & retention
- Hold required caucuses and state convention
- Certify nominees on Michigan's official calendar
- Run a credible statewide slate
- Meet the principal-candidate vote test at every general election to retain access
Michigan · 2028
Ballot-access framework
ENTRY1%Valid signatures equal to at least 1% of all votes cast for Michigan governor in the certified 2026 election.
GEOGRAPHYStatewideAt least 100 valid signatures from each of at least half of Michigan’s congressional districts; our goal is meaningful coverage in all 13.
WINDOW180 daysEvery signature must be collected within the legally authorized period immediately preceding filing.
RETENTIONEvery electionThe Party’s principal candidate must meet Michigan’s continuing vote test at each general election to remain qualified.
Final signature totals, dates, forms, and nomination procedures will be confirmed in writing with the Michigan Bureau of Elections before circulation begins.
Governance library
Documents that earn public trust.
Approved public copies will be added here after adoption and review. Signatures, personal addresses, banking information, and other sensitive details will not be published.
01Articles of IncorporationPending adoption / publication02BylawsPending adoption / publication03Board & Officer DirectoryPending adoption / publication04Conflict-of-Interest PolicyPending adoption / publication05Financial ControlsPending adoption / publication06Annual Reports & Public FilingsPending adoption / publication07Non-Coordination PolicyPending adoption / publication08Privacy & Donation PoliciesPending adoption / publication Important noticeThis roadmap is an organizational planning document, not legal or tax advice and not a representation that any listed tax status, ballot status, or committee registration has already been approved. Filings and public fundraising will begin only after applicable requirements are confirmed.