Here is the story from electionlawblog.org.
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The Libertarian Party is the only minor party currently recognized by the State of Ohio and, accordingly, must nominate its 2026 General Election candidates by Primary on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Ohio voters may vote in either the Democratic, Republican or Libertarian Primary; it is each voter’s choice.
The LP of Ohio must earn 3% of the vote for Governor to retain ballot status after November 2026. Doing so would continue its ballot access in Ohio through the 2030 General Election.
Here is the story from cleveland.com.
Constitution Party National Chair Justin Magill says the CP will work on procuring ballot access in states in which it can retain ballot status, institute plans to build stronger state and county level affiliates, and generate a general population education effort focused on a better understanding of this nation’s founding documents.
Here is the story from Independent Political Report.
An Independent candidate for Governor is suing the Secretary of State, in her official capacity, with New Mexico’s ballot access laws for independent candidates. Here is the story in The Santa Fe New Mexican.
Here is the announcement.