The number of signatures needed for someone running for president outside the major parties in 2024 is substantially more difficult than it had been in 2020. That is partly because legislatures increased the number of signatures, and partly because some … Continue reading
Ross Perot in 1992 collected more signatures than any presidential candidate in history. He used the independent petition method in every state except in Oregon, even though the signature burden on him would have been lighter if he had formed … Continue reading
Two petitions have been submitted in New Hampshire to place Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on the ballot. One has his label as “We the People” and the other is “Libertarian.” New Hampshire has no name protection for unqualified parties, and … Continue reading
The Missouri deadline for independent candidate petitions, and petitions to qualify a new party, was July 29. This year, only three statewide petitions were submitted: (1) the Better Party, which has no interest in the presidential race; (2) the Green … Continue reading
On July 30, the Democratic National Committee said the virtual roll-call to choose a national ticket will be August 1-5. For president, the only eligible candidate is Kamala Harris, because no other presidential candidate obtained 300 signatures of delegates.
