Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., was an independent presidential candidate between October 9, 2023, and August 23, 2024. His campaign spent millions on ballot access, and officials in his campaign have not forgotten what they learned about U.S. ballot access laws.
One of the campaign’s officials, Brandon Louhier, has been working hard to establish a new organization that will make all candidacy forms available for free at a webpage. The organization is the Open Ballot Institute. The website will have a vast amount of information about official forms, for anyone preparing to run for public office. Candidates will be able to see the petition forms, the rules for running and getting on the ballot, all on the upcoming website.
The Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. campaign produced other lasting consequences as well. For example, Kennedy won federal ballot access lawsuits against Idaho and Utah which will benefit future independent candidates. And he still has a pending federal ballot access lawsuit in Illinois.
He also beat communist Chase Oliver despite not actually running.
Sounds more like an open forms website than an open ballot.
A valuable illustration of why ballots, along with ballot access forms and rules, belong on the ash heap of history.
There’s as well RFK Jr’s cabinet position at HHS, which likely wouldn’t have otherwise happened. Measles and our good friend covid 19 are among many who are very grateful for the wonderful opportunity we now enjoy as a direct result. Our African cousin Ebola also sends thanks.
Measles,
You’re welcome, and please send Ebola my regards and best wishes.
BBW,
I’m planning a tour of the States soon. I’ll try to stop by for a visit. I hope you still have that comfy fold out couch.