The New Hampshire Libertarian statewide petitions have now been checked by various town clerks, and it appears they have enough valid signatures. Because of the July 28 court victory, the requirement this year is 1,950 instead of 3,000.
No other presidential candidate petitioned in New Hampshire this year. The only qualified parties are the Republican and Democratic Parties.
The New Hampshire news means that it is virtually certain the Jo Jorgensen will be on the ballot in all 51 jurisdictions. Her Rhode Island petition is still proceeding, but the deadline is not until September 4. The Rhode Island requirement is 1,000. The party has about 700 gross signatures.
whew!
Jo Jorgensen is the best Libertarian Party candidate for president since Ed Clark (in 1980).
I would say that Jo Jorgensen is better than Bob Barr and Gary Johnson, but she is not better than Ron Paul or Harry Browne or Michael Badnarik.
Since I am less familiar with the campaigns of John Hospers, Roger McBride, Ed Clark, David Bergland, or Andre Marrou, so I won’t comment on those.