Petition Observer Resources

The petitions process may be observed by persons who have taken the OSOS Observer Training, read the Observer Handbook, and who agree to adhere to OSOS observer standards and are part of either the advocates group or opponents' group of the proposed measure the initiative or referenda petition is addressing.

The Secretary of State may limit the number of observers to not less than two for each side, for and against the petition, but if a greater number would cause undue delay or disruption of the verification process of the petition, any such limitation shall apply equally to both sides. Each group, for and against the petition, will appoint a “Head Observer” to be responsible for managing their groups observers, observer schedules and relaying changes in the OSOS petition processing schedule to the observer members in their group.

Before you may act as an Observer you will need to watch the Observer training video found here 2025 Observer Training Video , and read the 2025-2026 Observer Handbook. 

If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]