TEAM KENNEDY BALLOT ACCESS PAGE
Timeline of Ballot Access Milestones
(updated Sept. 6, 2024) At the time
Kennedy suspended his effort, the
campaign reported it had collected
more than one million signatures
including "the signatures needed for
ballot access in 47 states, totaling
517 electoral votes." The
achievement was the result of months
of months of hard work by "an army
of over 100,000 volunteers," as the
Kennedy campaign navigated a
"minefield" of "draconian and
byzantine laws." The campaign said
it was on track to be on the ballot
in all 50 states and DC, the first
independent campaign to accomplish
this feat since Ross Perot did so in
1992. The campaign noted that
Perot only needed 340,000
signatures, but that, "After Ross
Perot's run in 1992, the established
parties conspired to erect barriers
designed to crush any future
independent challengers."
The
toughest state, New York, was in
doubt when Kennedy
suspended. On May 28, the
campaign "turned in 135,519
signatures, three times the required
amount." The campaign noted
New York has "a byzantine set of
rules for the final processed
documents; congressional district
requirements for signatures that
must be proven to be met before
submission; requiring manual
validation of all signatures;
confusing tests of residency,
forcing signers to put downtowns as
opposed to the postally accepted
hamlets; one of the shortest
petitioning windows in the nation
allowing only six weeks for
collection; and one of the highest
number of signatures required in the
nation." Having submitted
sufficient signatures, the campaign
then faced a lawsuit from the
Democratic-aligned Clear Choice PAC
challenging Kennedy's residency in
the state. On Aug. 12, Albany
County Supreme Court Judge Christina
L. Ryba ruled against Kennedy.
The campaign appealed, and there
were suggestions that ballot access
in other states could be challenged
as well. If that weren't
enough, another New York lawsuit was
filed in Mineola on Aug. 19,
challenging the campaign's
signature-gathering tactics.
On Aug. 29, the State Supreme Court
Appellate Division ruled against
Kennedy on the residency claim (+).
Suspending
his campaign on Aug. 23,
Kennedy said his name would remain
on the ballot in most states, but
"in about ten battleground states
where my presence would be a
spoiler, I will remove my name and
urge voters not to vote for me."
Ironically, after all the effort
Kennedy had put into getting on
ballots, he faced difficulty getting
his name off the ballot in several
of these states (+).
For example, in North
Carolina, the State Board of
Elections rejected We The People
Party's request to remove Kennedy's
name from the ballot, noting that at
least 1.73 million ballots had
already been printed.
- from campaign
press releases (see below) -
| Aug. 23 |
suspends campaign |
| Aug. 17 |
submitted
signatures in Alabama,
Arizona, and Montana |
| Aug. 16 |
officially on the ballot in Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Maine |
| Aug. 9 |
officially on the ballot in Texas, submitted 19,000 signatures to the D.C. Board of Elections |
| Aug. 6 |
submitted
signatures in South Dakota and
Wisconsin, plus certified in
Vermont |
| Aug. 5 |
submitted the
required number of signatures
to gain ballot access in five
states—Arkansas, Kansas,
Maryland, Vermont and
Virginia—plus certified in
Colorado and Iowa |
| July 31 |
collected required signatures in eight states—Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Massachusetts, Montana, North Dakota, Vermont, and Virginia |
| July 29 |
turned in signatures in nine states—Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia—plus officially on the ballot in Alaska, Indiana, and Nebraska |
| July 24 |
LA - "submitted
the required fee and forms" |
| July 17 |
NC - We The
People party certified |
| July 11 |
CO - turned in more than 30,000 signatures on Thursday, more than double the 12,000 required |
| July 11 |
IN - county officials have certified nearly 39,000 petition signatures...more than the 36,943 required to gain ballot access |
| July 10 |
GA - submitted more than 21,000 signatures on Tuesday, more than double the 7,500 required |
| July 10 |
NY -
preliminary staff findings |
| July 5 |
NM - officially
on the ballot...SOS certified
paperwork "in proper order" |
| July 5 |
NV (second time) - "More than 30,000 signatures were submitted on Wednesday" |
| July 1 |
NM - "turned in
11,202 signatures on Thursday,
more than triple the number
required" |
| Jun. 25 |
IL - "turned in more than 63,000 signatures on Monday, more than double the 25,000 required" |
| Jun. 21 |
PA - "submitted more than 9,000 signatures — nearly twice the required amount" |
| Jun. 18 |
NE - "turned in
5,023 signatures, more than
two times the required amount"
(also 4/9) |
| Jun. 17 |
MS - the We The
People party is officially on
the ballot in Mississippi
(paperwork filed in January) |
| Jun. 14 |
WA - "turned in
4,181 signatures, more than
four times the required
amount" |
| Jun. 13 |
AK - "turned in 5,935 signatures, nearly double the required amount" |
| Jun. 13 |
TN - "turned in
1,025 signatures, nearly four
times the required amount" |
| Jun. 7 |
MN - submission of 3,330 signatures |
| Jun. 7 |
FL - Division
of Elections recertifies
Reform Party's ballot status |
| Jun. 3 |
NV - "filed a federal challenge to the Nevada Secretary of State's reinterpretation of the state’s ballot access rules" |
| May 31 |
SC - nominated
by the Alliance Party |
| May 28 |
NY - "turned in 135,519 signatures, three times the required amount" |
| May 24 |
FL - nominated
by the Reform Party |
| May 16 |
campaign announces ballot access fully funded; Nicole Shanahan "provided $8 million of additional funding in April" |
| May 16 |
NJ - "collected more than three times the necessary 800 signatures in just two weeks" |
| May
13 |
TX - "turned in 245,572 signatures — twice as many as are required — to gain ballot access" |
| May 9 |
OK - "filed its statement of candidacy and electors and paid the $35,000 fee to secure ballot access" |
| May 8 |
OH - "collected all of the signatures needed to get ballot access in Ohio" |
| May 7 |
DE - "filed all
the necessary documents with
the state" |
| Apr. 29 |
CA - nominated
by the American Independent
Party |
| Apr. 20 |
HI - ruling
against Hawaii Democrats'
challenge |
| Apr. 18 |
MI - nominated by the Natural Law Party in Michigan |
| Apr. 13 |
IA - "convened the necessary participants at a convention in Des Moines to achieve ballot access" |
| Apr. 9 |
NE - "has collected more than 4,800 signatures in Nebraska, nearly twice as many as required" |
| Apr. 4 |
ID - "has collected more than 2,000 signatures in Idaho, twice as many as required" |
| Apr. 1 |
NC - "collected
more than 23,000 signatures,
including a buffer of more
than 60%" |
| Mar. 5 |
NV - "has collected more than 15,000 signatures in Nevada" |
| Feb. 22 |
HI - Office of Elections confirms "collected the 862 required signatures to establish the “We The People” party" |
| Jan. 23 |
NH - "collected in just one day the full 3,000 signatures needed to get on the ballot" |
| Jan. 3 |
UT - submitted
"more than double the
necessary 1,000 signatures" |
August 17, 2024
Kennedy Submits Signatures in
Alabama, Arizona, and Montana
MONTGOMERY, AL—AUGUST 17, 2024—The
Kennedy campaign today announced it
has submitted the required number of
signatures to gain ballot access in
Alabama, Arizona, and Montana. Alabama
The campaign Thursday submitted 15,500 signatures in Montgomery, three times the 5,000 required.
"We are providing Alabama voters a chance to change the trajectory of our country from a negative to positive future,” said Alabama State Director Oluchi Onwuvuche. “Kennedy is focused on the issues that affect the majority of Americans, such as reducing the national debt, ending the chronic disease epidemic, and stopping the forever wars.”
Arizona
Kennedy supporters Friday submitted 110,000 signatures in Phoenix, more than double the required 42,303 signatures.
“This is an honor of my lifetime to be a part of ensuring Arizonans have an independent choice this November,” said Arizona Elector Glenn Rink. “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the only candidate that will heal the divide, bring peace to the world, and unravel government corruption.”
Montana
On Wednesday, the campaign submitted 11,000 signatures to county election offices across Montana, two times the 5,000 required.
“Montanans are tired of the forever wars and the corruption in government,” said Montana State Director Robin Richardson. “We support Kennedy because he’s a candidate who will restore the middle class, end the chronic disease epidemic, and back policies to uplift regenerative agriculture practices on Montana ranches and farms.”
National Overview
As the Kennedy campaign racks up ballot access victories nationwide — submitting two, three, and even four times the number of signatures required to qualify in each state — the DNC is pouring millions into a lawfare campaign against Kennedy, resorting to frivolous and often comical legal efforts to stop voters from electing him as president.
The campaign has won legal victories in Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Utah. We have defeated every legal challenge except for a partisan ruling in New York’s lower court this week, which we intend to overturn with an appeal filed Wednesday.
The campaign’s historic ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected more signatures than any presidential candidate in American history, collecting more than 1 million signatures. The campaign has now collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 47 states, totaling 517 electoral votes, 96% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 22 states — Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and West Virginia.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 21 states — Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Washington, D.C., and now Alabama, Arizona, and Montana.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 4 states — Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and North Dakota.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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August 16, 2024
Kennedy Defeats DNC Challenges in 3 States, Officially on Ballot in 5 More States, Signatures Certified in 3 More States
AUGUSTA, ME—AUGUST 16, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced a major set of ballot access legal victories, state certifications, and state signature sufficiency notices.
Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won legal challenges in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Maine, where he defeated the first attempt to have him removed from the ballot over frivolous allegations about his residency in New York.
Secretaries of state officially certified Kennedy’s ballot access in Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Maine. The campaign also received notice from three additional states that it has submitted enough valid signatures to gain ballot access in Arkansas, Wisconsin, and Washington.
Maine
On Tuesday, the Kennedy campaign defeated a DNC challenge to Kennedy’s New York residence and signatures the campaign collected in Maine. The DNC-aligned super PAC Clear Choice Action filed the challenge last week and withdrew it this week.
Maine law defines a candidate’s residency on ballot access petitions as the address where they are registered to vote. Kennedy is registered to vote at his New York residence, meaning his use of the address on Maine petitions is valid. The secretary of state’s office has affirmed Kennedy will be on the ballot.
New Jersey
Earlier this month, the Kennedy campaign defeated a Democratic Party challenge to Kennedy’s ballot access in New Jersey. The challenge alleged Kennedy was in violation of the state’s sore loser law, which prevents a candidate from officially seeking the nomination of a party and then switching to another ballot line. Administrative Law Judge Ernest Bongiovanni ruled Kennedy must remain on the ballot because he did not officially file to run in the New Jersey Democratic primary or any state Democratic primary across the country.
North Carolina
On Monday, Kennedy supporters with We The People North Carolina — the party that nominated Kennedy for president and Nicole Shanahan for vice president — defeated a DNC challenge to its ballot access. The Superior Court of Wake County ruled in favor of We The People.
“We are pleased but not surprised by the court’s ruling,” said Lead Litigator and Election Law Specialist Oliver Hall. “There was no basis for the North Carolina Democratic Party’s claims and their lawsuit was a transparent attempt to suppress voter choice in the state by blocking a party from the ballot despite its full compliance with all applicable requirements. The court got it right.”
National Overview
As the Kennedy campaign racks up ballot access victories nationwide — submitting two, three, and even four times the number of signatures required to qualify in each state — the DNC is pouring millions into a lawfare campaign against Kennedy, resorting to frivolous and often comical legal efforts to stop voters from electing him as president.
The campaign has won legal victories in Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Utah. It has defeated every legal challenge against it except for a partisan ruling in New York’s lower court this week, which it intends to overturn with an appeal that was filed Wednesday.
The campaign’s historic ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected more signatures than any presidential candidate in American history, collecting more than 1 million signatures. The campaign has now collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 46 states, totaling 506 electoral votes, 94% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 22 states — Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and West Virginia.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 18 states — Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 6 states — Alabama, Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, and North Dakota.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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August 9, 2024
Kennedy Officially on Ballot in Texas, Submits Ballot Access Signatures in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AUGUST 9, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in Texas. In May, the campaign submitted nearly 250,000 signatures in Texas to put Kennedy on the ballot, receiving more signatures than any other candidate in Texas history.The campaign today also announced it submitted the required number of signatures to gain ballot access in the District of Columbia. The campaign submitted 19,000 signatures to the D.C. Board of Elections on Wednesday, more than four times the 4,573 required.
“It was an honor to help collect signatures to put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the ballot,” said D.C. Volunteer Lead Bernadine Francis. “During the pandemic, I changed my political affiliation from Democrat to Independent. I’m grateful to have a candidate like Kennedy who will prioritize human and environmental health and unite our divided country.”
As the Kennedy campaign racks up ballot access victories nationwide — submitting two, three, and even four times the number of signatures required to qualify in each state — the DNC is pouring millions into a lawfare campaign against Kennedy, resorting to frivolous legal efforts to stop voters from electing him President.
The campaign has a perfect record of winning ballot access legal challenges, including in Hawaii, Idaho, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign’s historic ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected more signatures than any presidential candidate in American history, collecting more than 1 million signatures. The campaign has now collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 46 states, totaling 506 electoral votes, 94% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 17 states — Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Vermont.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 23 states — Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and now Washington, D.C.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 6 states — Alabama, Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, and North Dakota.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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August 6, 2024
Kennedy Submits Ballot Access Signatures in South Dakota and Wisconsin, Completes Filing in Nevada, Officially Certified in Vermont
MADISON, WI—AUGUST 6, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required number of signatures to gain ballot access in South Dakota and Wisconsin, filed the remaining paperwork in Nevada, and is officially certified on the ballot in Vermont.All signatures collected in South Dakota and Wisconsin have been validated by the campaign’s independent ballot access validation firm, confirming Kennedy has more than enough signatures to achieve ballot access in those states.
South Dakota
The campaign today submitted 8,000 signatures in Pierre, more than double the 3,502 required.
“I’m proud to say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on the ballot in South Dakota,” said South Dakota Volunteer Leader Sarah Sturges. “It’s been an honor to be part of this journey.”
Wisconsin
The campaign today submitted just under 4,000 signatures in Madison, nearly double the 2,000 required.
“More than 50 volunteers helped collect signatures to put Kennedy on the ballot,” said Wisconsin State Director Karla Carpenter. “Wisconsinites will now have the opportunity to vote Kennedy and elect our first independent presidential candidate since George Washington.”
National Overview
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected more signatures than any presidential candidate in American history, collecting more than 1 million signatures. The campaign has now collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 45 states, totaling 503 electoral votes, 93% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 16 states — Alaska, California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, and Vermont.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 23 states — Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and now South Dakota and Wisconsin.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 6 states — Alabama, Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, and North Dakota.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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August 5, 2024
Kennedy Submits Ballot Access
Signatures in Arkansas, Kansas,
Maryland, Vermont, Virginia +
Officially Certified in Colorado,
Iowa
RICHMOND, VA—AUGUST 5, 2024—The
Kennedy campaign today announced it
has submitted the required number of
signatures to gain ballot access in
five states and has officially been
certified as on the ballot by
secretaries of state in Colorado and
Iowa.The campaign turned in signatures in Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Vermont, and Virginia. All signatures have been validated by the campaign’s independent ballot access validation firm, confirming Kennedy has more than enough signatures to achieve ballot access in each state.
Arkansas
The campaign Friday submitted 13,000 signatures in Little Rock, more than double the 5,000 required.
“Thank you to the many volunteers in Arkansas who helped put the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket on the ballot in Arkansas,” said Arkansas State Director Mindy Pickle. “Many volunteers told me they will vote for Kennedy because he is the only candidate who truly cares about rebuilding the middle class.”
Kansas
The campaign today submitted 9,000 signatures in Topeka, almost double the 5,000 required.
“The passion and dedication from our Kansas volunteers is inspiring,” said Midwest Regional Director Lane Koch. “They come from a variety of backgrounds, including nurses and veterans, all to unite in their support for RFK Jr.”
Maryland
The campaign today submitted 26,000 signatures in Annapolis, more than double the 10,000 required.
“Kennedy will be a great president for not only Marylanders but all Americans,” said Maryland State Director Josh Mazer. “His track record on the environment demonstrates his commitment to protecting the planet and human health.”
Vermont
The campaign Wednesday submitted 2,000 signatures in Montpelier, more than double the 1,000 required.
“The people of Vermont believe Kennedy is the best candidate for president,” said Vermont State Director Juliet Rynear. “We support his plans to restore the middle class, protect civil liberties, end the forever wars, stop the chronic disease epidemic, safeguard family farms, and end the humanitarian crisis at the border.”
Virginia
The campaign today submitted 11,000 signatures in Jefferson City, more than double the 5,000 required.
“I’m proud of our volunteers in Virginia who took to the streets and collected thousands of signatures to put Kennedy on the ballot,” said Virginia State Director Jason Amatucci. “It’s clear he cares for the people and will work hard to create a better life for all Americans.”
National Overview
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected more signatures than any presidential candidate in American history, collecting more than 1 million signatures. The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has now collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 43 states, totaling 490 electoral votes, 91% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 15 states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Alaska, Indiana, and now Colorado and Iowa.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 22 states — Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and now Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland, Vermont, and Virginia.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 6 states — Alabama, Florida, Massachusetts, Montana, New Hampshire, and North Dakota.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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July 31, 2024
Kennedy Surpasses 1 Million Signatures, Completes Petitioning in 8 More States, Will Soon Be on Ballot in All 50 States + DC
LOS ANGELES, CA—JULY 31, 2024—At a Kennedy campaign press briefing today (watch recording here), Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the campaign has collected more signatures than any presidential candidate in American history, collecting more than 1 million signatures.“They forced us to bear this ballot access expense and organize a tremendous volunteer effort,” said Kennedy at today’s ballot access press briefing. “It’s turned out to be a huge advantage in the upcoming election, as we now have more than 100,000 volunteers ready to get the vote out and win this election.”
The campaign also announced today it has collected all of the required signatures in eight more states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Massachusetts, Montana, North Dakota, Vermont, and Virginia. All signatures have been validated by the campaign’s independent ballot access validation firm, confirming Kennedy has more than enough signatures to achieve ballot access in each state.
Today’s achievements follow the campaign’s biggest turn-in ever just two days ago, when the campaign submitted its signatures in nine states including Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
“More than 50% of Americans now identify as Independents,” Independent Vice Presidential Candidate Nicole Shanahan said at today’s presser. “There has never been a better opportunity for a third-party candidate to have success, especially with a unity ticket. We are here to unite the country.”
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has now collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 42 states, totaling 480 electoral votes, 89% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 13 states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah and now Alaska, Indiana, and Nebraska.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 19 states — Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and West Virginia.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 10 states — Florida, New Hampshire and now Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Massachusetts, Montana, North Dakota, Vermont, and Virginia.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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July 29, 2024
Kennedy Turns in Ballot Access Signatures in 9 More States, Officially on Ballot in 3 More States
HARRISBURG, PA—JULY 29, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted signatures to gain ballot access in nine more states and is officially on the ballot in three more states — Alaska, Indiana, and Nebraska. Today signifies a giant leap and monumental achievement in the campaign’s ballot access operation with enough signatures collected in 34 states.The campaign turned in signatures in Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. All signatures have been validated by the campaign’s independent ballot access validation firm, confirming Kennedy has more than enough signatures to achieve ballot access in each state.
Idaho
The campaign today submitted 3,900 signatures in Boise, more than three times the 1,000 required.
“I’m grateful to our volunteers for collecting these signatures,” said Idaho Volunteer Coordinator Tina Noble. “This achievement underscores the grassroots enthusiasm for Kennedy and his message to heal the divide.”
Iowa
The campaign today submitted 750 convention signatures in Des Moines, more than double the 500 required. The campaign pursued a unique ballot access path in Iowa that allows a candidate to hold a convention of eligible voters. Hundreds of Iowans gathered in Des Moines on April 13 and nominated Kennedy for president and Shanahan for vice president by acclamation.
“Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, we were able to get the job done,” said Iowa Volunteer Coordinator Courtney Hunt. “We look forward to voting Kennedy-Shanahan in November.”
Maine
The campaign today submitted just under 5,000 signatures in Augusta, the maximum number of signatures allowed to meet the 4,000 signature requirement. The signatures were submitted earlier this month to election officials in towns across the state, which validated the signatures and returned them to the campaign ahead of today’s turn in.
“We’re proud that Mainers’ voices are being heard,” said Maine State Director James Donahue. “We collected signatures from nearly all of our 500 municipalities, highlighting the enormous support for Kennedy in Maine.”
Missouri
The campaign today submitted 25,000 signatures in Jefferson City, more than double the 10,000 required.
“I’m proud of the volunteers who worked hard to get Kennedy on the ballot,” said Missouri State Director Christian Movick. “We’re proud to give voters a strong alternative for president. Now, it’s time to secure a victory for Kennedy in November.”
Ohio
The campaign Friday submitted 13,000 signatures in Columbus, more than double the 5,000 required.
“Special thanks to our volunteers who took time from their busy lives to ensure Kennedy is on the ballot in November,” said Ohio State Director Elizabeth Frost. “We couldn’t have done it without their exceptional contributions.”
Oregon
Kennedy supporters Wednesday submitted 50,000 signatures in Salem to form We The People Oregon, a new party that will nominate Kennedy for president and Shanahan for vice president. The signatures collected far exceeded the 29,294 required.
“Kennedy is the best choice for president thanks to his commitment to protect the environment, human health, and civil rights,” said Oregon State Director Mike Cully. “He is the only candidate running that knows how to unravel corporate capture of our government agencies.”
Pennsylvania
The Kennedy campaign today turned in just under 4,000 signatures in Harrisburg, bringing the total number of signatures submitted in the Keystone state to more than 15,000, more than triple the 5,000 required.
"Pennsylvanians have spoken,” said Pennsylvania State Director Bill Cox. “They want Kennedy on the ballot — the leader who cares about them, their families, their food, their health, and their ability to live a quality life.”
West Virginia
The campaign Friday submitted 19,000 signatures in Charleston, more than double the 7,947 required.
“We’re inspired by Kennedy and his position on issues that matter to us,” said West Virginia Volunteer Leader Danette Condon. “We’re thrilled he will now be on the presidential ballot in West Virginia.”
Connecticut
The campaign will submit 17,000 signatures on Tuesday in Hartford, more than double the 7,500 required. Volunteers collected signatures from all of Connecticut’s 169 towns.
“We are thrilled voters in Connecticut will have an independent choice at the polls this November,” said Connecticut Co-Director Amber Webster. “Kennedy’s message of unity is resonating throughout the country.”
National Overview
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 34 states, totaling 425 electoral votes, 79% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 13 states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah and now Alaska, Indiana, and Nebraska.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 19 states — Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and now Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 2 states — Florida and New Hampshire.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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July 24, 2024
Kennedy Files for Ballot Access in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, LA—JULY 24, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required fee and forms to gain ballot access in Louisiana. The campaign paid the required $500 fee and submitted its elector Notices of Candidacy and Affidavits of Acceptance of Nomination.“We are thrilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan will be on the ballot in Louisiana this November,” said Southwest Regional Director Carlos Sierra. “Louisianans will have the opportunity to vote for a ticket that represents independence, unity, integrity, and honesty.”
Louisiana is one of two states that allows independent presidential candidates to pay a fee for ballot access in place of collecting signatures. The other state is Oklahoma, which has certified Kennedy’s ballot access.
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 29 states, totaling 392 electoral votes, 73% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 10 states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 15 states — Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and now Louisiana.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 4 states — Florida, Idaho, Iowa, and New Hampshire.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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July 17, 2024
Kennedy Defeats First Swing State DNC Challenge, Kennedy-Shanahan Officially on North Carolina Ballot
RALEIGH, NC—JULY 17, 2024—The North Carolina Board of Elections Tuesday officially certified the We The People party. Also on Tuesday, We The People officially announced the party has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for president and Nicole Shanahan for vice president, giving them certified ballot access in the swing state of North Carolina.“These candidates are steadfast in their commitment to our core values,” said We The People North Carolina Vice Chair Ryan Rabah. “These commitments include dismantling the two-party duopoly, fostering peaceful dialogue, and safeguarding constitutional freedoms.”
North Carolina marks the second swing state — following Michigan — where Kennedy’s ballot access has been officially certified. The board’s decision comes after it voted last month to deny We The People North Carolina ballot access, despite having collected nearly double the required number of signatures.
“I want to thank the thousands of volunteers and supporters in North Carolina who made this victory possible,” said Kennedy. “This shows that the DNC’s challenges are frivolous and we will defeat them all.”
North Carolina marks Kennedy’s second challenge victory over the DNC, following We The People Hawaii’s victory in April, where Kennedy volunteers defeated the Democratic Party’s lawyers and staff. The campaign retains a perfect record in defeating DNC challenges.
Kennedy is on track to become the first independent presidential candidate to achieve ballot access in all 50 states and the District of Columbia under the most restrictive ballot access regime in our nation’s history. His bid to get on the ballot has been met with an unprecedented multi-million dollar lawfare campaign by the DNC.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 28 states, totaling 384 electoral votes, 71% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 10 states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 14 states — Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 4 states — Florida, Idaho, Iowa, and New Hampshire.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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July 11, 2024
Kennedy Submits Double the
Signatures Needed to Gain Ballot
Access in Colorado
DENVER, CO—JULY 11, 2024—The Kennedy
campaign today announced it has
submitted the required signatures to
gain ballot access in Colorado. The
campaign turned in more than 30,000
signatures on Thursday, more than
double the 12,000 required.“The volunteers in Colorado have gone above and beyond the call of duty to get Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the ballot,” said Colorado State Director Isaac James. “They have driven hundreds of miles and dedicated countless hours to ensure he's on the ballot in each congressional district.”
Last week, the Kennedy campaign announced a partnership with the Libertarian Party of Colorado (LPCO) to disrupt the entrenched two-party system. Along with appearing as an Independent on the ballot in Colorado, the Kennedy campaign has welcomed the opportunity to also appear as the nominee of the LPCO and is assessing the permissibility of listing both in recognition of this historic alliance.
“We hope to place RFK Jr. on two ballot lines in Colorado, where in the tradition of fusion voting, Coloradans will see him running as an Independent and with support from the Libertarian Party of Colorado,” said LPCO Chair Hannah Goodman.
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 29 states, totaling 390 electoral votes, 72% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 9 states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 15 states — Alaska, Illinois, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and now Colorado.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in five states — Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, and Nevada.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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July 11, 2024
Indiana Counties Certify Kennedy Has Enough Signatures for Ballot Access in Hoosier State
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—JULY 11, 2024—Indiana county election officials announced Tuesday they have certified nearly 39,000 petition signatures for Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., more than the 36,943 required to gain ballot access.On July 1, the Kennedy campaign turned in more than 105,000 signatures to Indiana county election offices, nearly three times the number required. Dozens of volunteers fanned out from Indianapolis, submitting tens of thousands of signatures to local election officials across the state.
“While canvassing for signatures, 99% of the people I encountered wanted to sign the petition to get Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the ballot,” said Indiana Campaign Volunteer Dolores Lane. “Indianans are ready to end government corruption and embrace healthy people, healthy food, healthy soils — and the return of our Constitutional freedoms.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 29 states, totaling 390 electoral votes, 72% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 10 states — California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 14 states — Alaska, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Illinois, Nevada, Georgia, and now Indiana.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 5 states — Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, and New Hampshire.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
July 10, 2024
Kennedy Submits Double Signatures Needed to Gain Ballot Access in Georgia
ATLANTA, GA—JULY 10, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it submitted the required number of signatures to gain ballot access in Georgia. The campaign submitted more than 21,000 signatures on Tuesday, more than double the 7,500 required.“We The People of Georgia feel it's time for us to declare our independence from the two-party system,” said Georgia State Director Taujuanna Ware. “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has what we need in a president. With him on the ballot, we’re one step closer to getting our country back on track.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 28 states, totaling 379 electoral votes, 70% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 10 states — California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 13 states — Alaska, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Illinois, Nevada, and now Georgia.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 5 states — Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, and New Hampshire.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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July 10, 2024
New York State Board of Elections Finds Kennedy Has More than Double the Valid Signatures Required for Ballot Access
ALBANY, NY—JULY 10, 2024—The New York State Board of Elections has found Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. submitted 108,680 valid signatures for ballot access in the Empire State, more than double the 45,000 that were required.On May 28, volunteers turned in 70 volumes of signatures, more than any presidential candidate in New York history. Thousands of volunteers collected signatures across the state beginning on April 16 during the state’s six-week petitioning window, one of the shortest in the country.
The preliminary New York Board of Elections staff findings effectively guarantee Kennedy has more than enough signatures to appear on the ballot in November in New York, which has the most difficult ballot access requirements of any state.
“We are excited but not surprised by the board of elections findings,” said National Field Director Will Boothby. “The people of New York want Mr. Kennedy on the ballot. We collected more than 100,000 signatures in six weeks — twice the requirement — showing New Yorkers clearly want an independent choice this November.”
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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July 5, 2024
Kennedy Officially on Ballot in New Mexico
SANTA FE, NM—JULY 5, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it’s officially on the ballot in New Mexico after Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver certified the Bureau of Elections has reviewed our paperwork and determined it’s “in proper order.”The announcement comes just one week after Kennedy submitted more than triple the number of signatures required to gain ballot access in New Mexico.
“We appreciate Secretary Oliver’s efficiency in certifying the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket in New Mexico,” said Kennedy Campaign Senior Counsel Paul Rossi. “It’s refreshing for a Secretary of State to avoid the partisan interference on display by election officials in Nevada and North Carolina.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 27 states, totaling 363 electoral votes, 67% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 10 states — California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 12 states — Alaska, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Illinois, and Nevada.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 5 states — Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, and New Hampshire.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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July 5, 2024
Kennedy Submits Second Round of Signatures, Defeats Attempt to Block Ballot Access in Nevada
CARSON CITY, NV—JULY 5, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required signatures — for the second time — to gain ballot access in Nevada after the Secretary of State made a desperate attempt in March to keep Kennedy off the ballot.“The voters of Nevada have, for a second time, demonstrated their enthusiasm and determination to place Kennedy on Nevada’s general election ballot,” said Kennedy Campaign Senior Counsel Paul Rossi. “The campaign will continue to vigorously defend the rights of Nevada voters to cast their ballots for Kennedy against the continued frivolous effort by the infirmed Biden campaign to strike us from the ballot.”
More than 30,000 signatures were submitted on Wednesday after volunteers were forced to recollect signatures after Nevada Secretary of State, Democrat Francisco Aguilar, reinterpreted the state’s ballot access rules after the first round of petitioning had been complete.
In January, the Secretary of State’s office expressly approved the circulation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination petition without naming the vice president on the petition. But after the campaign collected more than 20,000 signatures, nearly 10,000 more than were required to gain ballot access in Nevada, Aguilar announced in March his office was wrong and petitions circulated without the name of a VP candidate were invalid.
In June, the Kennedy campaign filed a federal challenge to Aguilar’s reinterpretation of the state’s ballot access rules, challenging, on equitable estoppel grounds, the right of the Secretary of State to reject any petition page circulated in reliance of the Secretary’s instruction to circulate the nomination petition without the name of Kennedy’s vice presidential candidate recorded thereon.
“Nevada voters have spoken again to put Kennedy on the ballot for President in November,” said Nevada State Director Randell Hynes. “Gathering signatures for a second time gave us a unique perspective. We learned many more Nevadans knew Kennedy was running. We also had hundreds of thousands of face-to-face conversations we would not have had otherwise.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 27 states, totaling 363 electoral votes, 67% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in 9 states — California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 13 states — Alaska, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Illinois, New Mexico, and now Nevada, again.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 5 states — Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, and New Hampshire.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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July 1, 2024
Kennedy Submits Triple Number of
Signatures Required to Gain Ballot
Access in New Mexico
SANTA FE, NM—JULY 1, 2024—The Kennedy
campaign today announced it has
submitted the required signatures to
gain ballot access in New Mexico. The
campaign turned in 11,202 signatures
on Thursday, more than triple the
number required.“People in the Land of Enchantment support Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his efforts to revitalize the middle class and empower our youth,” said New Mexico State Director Aaron Diaz. “With an alternative to the two-party system, New Mexicans can now cast their ballots with confidence and hope for a promising new future.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
"There are rare moments in life when you’re unequivocally sure of something, and submitting those signatures was one of those moments,” said New Mexico Attorney Blair Dunn. “After watching Kennedy’s performance at The Real Debate, our confidence was cemented — he is the only hope for America.”
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in eight states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 12 states — Alaska, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Illinois, and now New Mexico.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in six states — Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, and Nevada.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 26 states, totaling 353 electoral votes, 66% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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June 27, 2024
Kennedy Racks Up Ballot Access, Legal Wins Despite DNC Attacks
LOS ANGELES, CA—JUNE 27, 2024—The Kennedy campaign is mounting the strongest independent challenge to the corporate-funded parties in more than 30 years. In a desperate effort to maintain their political monopoly, the DNC and its big donors are doing everything in their power to deny Americans the right to vote for Kennedy, including pouring millions into a lawfare campaign against his ballot access.As the campaign has racked up ballot access victories and submitted two, three, and even four times the number of signatures required to qualify in each state, the Biden campaign has grown increasingly panicked and resorted to ever more frivolous and comical efforts to keep voters from choosing Kennedy.
Here’s a list of lawsuits and legal challenges filed by and against the Kennedy campaign:
Hawaii
In Hawaii, Kennedy supporters collected more than three times the signatures needed to qualify We The People in February, a new party Kennedy supporters formed. In March, the Democratic Party of Hawaii challenged We The People. Normally, petition challenges rest on claims that a party or candidate did not collect enough valid signatures. Because volunteers had turned in so many signatures, the Democratic Party was unable to challenge their signatures and attempted to challenge the party’s bylaws and leadership instead. The Hawaii Office of Elections held a hearing in April where We The People’s all-volunteer leadership faced off against the Democratic Party’s lawyers and staff and won a striking victory.
“The Hawaii Office of Elections delivered a very fair and thoughtful decision today in favor of our grassroots, We The People Hawaii,” said Kim Haine, chair of the State Central Committee of We The People. “I’m so proud of how our officers and volunteers represented Hawaii in this real-life David vs. Goliath legal challenge.”
Utah
On Dec. 7, the Kennedy campaign successfully sued Utah to move its unconstitutional ballot access deadline from Jan. 8, 2024 to March 5, 2024.
The lawsuit filed on Dec. 4 asserted that “the current deadline is the earliest deadline ever sought to be imposed on independent presidential candidates in the modern era. No federal court has ever upheld a January deadline [for independent presidential candidates].”
“In a democracy, the people are supposed to decide with their votes who gets into office, not state officials who prevent popular candidates from getting on the ballot,” said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Idaho
On Feb. 12, the Kennedy campaign filed another successful ballot access lawsuit challenging Idaho’s unconstitutional early deadline for independent presidential candidates to qualify for Idaho’s 2024 general election ballot.
Kennedy challenged Section 34-708A of the Idaho Code mandating independent candidates file nomination petitions containing a minimum of 1,000 verified signatures with Secretary of State McGrane no later than March 15. In Anderson v. Celebrezze, the United States Supreme Court, more than 40 years ago, clearly established that a March 20 deadline imposed by Ohio for independent presidential candidates to qualify for a state ballot was unconstitutional, too early, and impairing the rights of voters to cast meaningful votes for candidates other than the two major party candidates.
Days after the Kennedy campaign filed their lawsuit, the Idaho State Legislature commenced a race to amend the statute to bring it into compliance with Supreme Court precedent. On Feb. 29, during an informal status conference, Judge Winmill informed Secretary McGrane he would extend the March 15 deadline if the state legislature failed to quickly amend the challenged law.
New York
New York is one of the most notoriously difficult states for independent ballot access in the country. It combines a high number of signatures with one of the shortest petitioning windows nationwide. It also has many unique rules opponents can use to disqualify signatures. Despite the challenges, our team collected more than 135,000 signatures in six weeks — three times the required amount.
The campaign submitted the signatures on May 28 and Democratic Party supporters challenged 109,000 of them, claimed they were permeated with fraud, and challenged Kennedy’s residence. A DNC-aligned super PAC, Clear Choice Action, also began calling petition signers and attempting to pressure them to say circulators misled them about the purpose of the petition. The DNC’s inability to challenge the sheer number of signatures we turned in has once again led them to attempt unconventional and desperate hail-mary challenges. Our attorneys are defending the signatures and we will be on the ballot in New York.
North Carolina
In swing state North Carolina, Kennedy supporters formed the We The People party. The state requires 13,757 valid signatures to qualify a party and petitioners turned in more than 23,000.
The North Carolina Democratic Party filed a letter this month urging the State Board of Elections to reject petitions from We The People party to recognize it as an official party. The Democratic Party says the party is using a loophole in the law to pretend it’s a political party when it’s a candidate campaign committee so the candidate doesn't have to collect more signatures and can avoid contribution limitations.
The DNC-aligned super PAC Clear Choice Action is also working to stop any third-party or independent candidates from gaining traction before the November election. Clear Choice Action is trying to get our petition signers to withdraw their signatures. On Wednesday, the North Carolina State Board of Elections denied certification to We The People in a straight partisan vote. The two Republicans on the Board voted to certify the party while all three Democrats voted against it.
“I must say I’m disappointed with how we have handled this issue,” Republican member Stacy Eggers said. “Because it just appears to me that this is yielding to political pressure from respective parties and political action groups to keep other candidates and other parties who are not our parties off the ballot.”
Our supporters turned in nearly twice as many signatures as we need so the Democratic Party’s efforts to disenfranchise North Carolina voters won’t succeed. Our party, We The People North Carolina, has broad precedent on its side, will fight this decision, and will win.
Indiana
Indiana requires ballot access petitions to be submitted to county clerks for verification before petitions are filed with the Secretary of State. However, Indiana fails to impose any deadline for the county clerks to validate petition signatures. This permits county clerks the unilateral authority to prevent otherwise valid ballot access petition signatures from being filed with the Secretary of State by simply failing to validate petition signatures in time.
This signature validation scheme imposes a severe burden on the collection and timely filing of ballot access petition signatures which are afforded the highest level of protection under the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. Indiana has no state interest in failing to impose a deadline on county clerks to ensure ballot access petition signatures are verified in time and filed with and counted by the Secretary of State.
Nevada
The Kennedy campaign is challenging the Nevada Secretary of State’s change in position as to its interpretation of conflicting statutory ballot access requirements. Nevada statute prohibits the naming of more than one candidate on a nominating petition. In January, the Nevada Secretary of State expressly instructed to not name a vice presidential candidate on the Nevada nomination petition and then, in exercise of the statutory requirement to file a nomination paper with the Secretary of State before circulation, the Nevada Secretary of State expressly instructed the campaign we could circulate the nomination petition which was filed and did not name Kennedy’s vice presidential candidate.
In March, after the campaign had completed the collection of more than 20,000 petition signatures in Nevada, the Secretary of State announced a change of position and now requires the naming of a vice presidential candidate on nominating petitions.
We are challenging, on equitable estoppel grounds, the right of the Secretary of State to reject any petition page circulated in reliance of the secretary’s instruction to circulate the nomination petition without the name of Kennedy’s vice presidential candidate recorded thereon. We also challenge, on equal protection grounds, the requirement for independent and third-party presidential candidates to name their vice presidential candidate as a condition precedent to being able to lawfully circulate nomination petitions in Nevada.
Pennsylvania
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania established a 5,000 signature requirement for ballot access for Libertarian, Green, and Constitution Party presidential candidates as a remedy to litigation, which established the impact of a high signature requirement for ballot access coupled with Pennsylvania’s private challenge process for nomination papers imposed a severe burden on core political speech. Pennsylvania was given the option of a 5,000 signature requirement or an abandonment of the private challenge process to nomination papers. Pennsylvania chose to keep the private challenge process and accept the 5,000 signature total for ballot access.
While the Secretary of the Commonwealth has extended the 5,000 signature requirement for all independent and third-party presidential candidates, that decision is subject to challenge in state courts because the terms of the federal injunction is limited to the Libertarian, Green, and Constitutional party candidates. Accordingly, to stave off a state court challenge to the 5,000 signature requirement for ballot access for Kennedy, we have filed an action in federal court alleging the limited injunctive relief afforded to the Libertarian, Green, and Constitution parties violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as applied to Kennedy.
We also challenged the requirement for independent presidential candidates to name their slate of presidential electors before they may collect ballot access petitions on nomination papers when the Democratic and Republican party presidential nominees do not need to name their presidential electors until after their national nominating conventions. The Equal Protection Clause demands that independent and third-party presidential candidates be afforded the same amount of time to select their presidential electors as the GOP and Democratic parties.
New Jersey
In New Jersey, a Democrat filed a frivolous lawsuit alleging Kennedy violated the state’s sore loser laws by running as a Democrat before declaring his independent run. The lawsuit has no merit because Kennedy never filed as a Democratic candidate in New Jersey or any state. He announced his independent candidacy before submitting any state filings and has submitted all of them as an independent.
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in eight states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 11 states — Alaska, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Illinois.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in six states — Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, and Nevada.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 25 states, totaling 348 electoral votes, 65% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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June 25, 2024
Kennedy Submits Double the Necessary Signatures to Gain Ballot Access in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL—JUNE 25, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the signatures to gain ballot access in Illinois. The campaign turned in more than 63,000 signatures on Monday, more than double the 25,000 required."RFK Jr. serves as a symbol of hope for Americans,” said Illinois State Director George Kemper. “As a veteran, father, and husband, I strive to build a better tomorrow for future generations. As President, I know Mr. Kennedy will lead by example and secure a prosperous future for all Americans.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
“We need an independent, brave voice talking about real issues impacting Americans,” said Illinois Volunteer Leader Robert Lytle. “Volunteers across the state worked hard to get RFK Jr. on the ballot to offer voters another option to the two-party duopoly."
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in eight states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Utah.
The campaign has submitted its signatures in 11 states — Alaska, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and now Illinois.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in six states — Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, and Nevada.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 25 states, totaling 348 electoral votes, 65% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
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June 21, 2024
Kennedy Submits Signatures to Gain Ballot Access in Swing State Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA—JUNE 21, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted more than 9,000 signatures — nearly twice the required amount — to gain ballot access in Pennsylvania. The Keystone State is one of the most highly contested swing states in the presidential election, having gone to President Biden by just 1.3% in 2020.“We now have a candidate we can vote for who truly cares about us,” said Northeast Regional Director Jon Raso. “Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will give Pennsylvanians the government accountability they deserve.”
Pennsylvania allows for multiple signature turn-ins and volunteers plan to continue to submit more signatures in the coming days.
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in eight states — Utah, Michigan, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Texas, and South Carolina.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 15 other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Minnesota, Tennessee, Alaska, Washington, and now Pennsylvania.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 23 states, totaling 323 electoral votes, 60% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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June 18, 2024 [see also Apr. 9, 2024 release on NE]
Kennedy Submits Signatures to Gain Ballot Access in Nebraska
LINCOLN, NE—JUNE 18, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required signatures to gain ballot access in Nebraska. The campaign turned in 5,023 signatures, more than two times the required amount."Today is a historic day as we submit paperwork to get Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on the ballot in the Cornhusker State,” said Midwest Regional Director Lane Koch. “It’s been a privilege to work with our dedicated volunteers to ensure voters have an independent option at the ballot box this November.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in nine states — Utah, Michigan, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Texas, South Carolina, and Mississippi.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 14 other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Minnesota, Tennessee, Alaska, Washington, and now Nebraska.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 23 states, totaling 310 electoral votes, 58% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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June 17, 2024
We The People Party Gains Ballot Access in Mississippi, Will Nominate Kennedy
JACKSON, MS—JUNE 17, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced the We The People party is officially on the ballot in Mississippi. The party will nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for president and Nicole Shanahan for vice president later this month.“We look forward to nominating Kennedy and helping get him elected him as the next President of the United States,” said We The People Mississippi Chair Melisha Dooley. “We need a leader who will protect what matters most — our children. He’s the breath of fresh air that Mississippi desperately needs.”
In January, Kennedy supporters filed the necessary paperwork to form the new political party in Mississippi.
“I’m a patriotic soul who has grown frustrated with the political system and our limited options for president,” said Mississippi State Director Leon Giafaglione. “This is the first election year I considered not voting, but then I discovered Mr. Kennedy and firmly believe he’s our last chance to save this great country and regain the world’s respect.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in nine states — Utah, Michigan, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Texas, South Carolina, and now Mississippi.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 14 other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Minnesota, Tennessee, Alaska, and Washington.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 23 states, totaling 310 electoral votes, 58% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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June 14, 2024
Kennedy Submits Signatures to Gain Ballot Access in Washington
OLYMPIA, WA—JUNE 14, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required signatures to gain ballot access in Washington state. The campaign turned in 4,181 signatures, more than four times the required amount.“The amazing volunteers who helped collect signatures throughout the state were grateful to be a part of the ballot petition process in Washington,” said Washington State Regional Coordinator Bonnie Gerber. "We look forward to helping get Mr. Kennedy elected as president so he can bring back the American dream and inspire better human and environmental health for generations to come.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in eight states — Utah, Michigan, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Texas, and South Carolina.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 14 other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Minnesota, Tennessee, Alaska, and now Washington.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 22 states, totaling 304 electoral votes, 57% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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June 13, 2024
Kennedy Submits Signatures to Gain Ballot Access in Alaska
JUNEAU, AK—JUNE 13, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required signatures to gain ballot access in Alaska. The team turned in 5,935 signatures, nearly double the required amount. Alaska is one of two states that will use ranked-choice voting in the presidential election in November, which eliminates the spoiler effect and frees Alaskans to vote for their top candidate over the lesser of two evils.“This petition submission is thanks to the extraordinary grassroots effort of more than 50 volunteers and businesses that served as signature sites,” said Alaska State Campaign Chair Megs Testarmata. “Our effort spanned the far reaches of this enormous state from Ketchikan in the south to Barrow on the Arctic Ocean and many large and smaller communities in between. I am thrilled to be a part of history by ensuring Alaskans have an independent option this November.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in eight states — Utah, Michigan, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Texas, and South Carolina.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 13 other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Minnesota, Tennessee, and now Alaska.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 21 states, totaling 292 electoral votes, 54% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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June 13, 2024
Kennedy Submits Signatures to Gain Ballot Access in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TN—JUNE 13, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required signatures to gain ballot access in Tennessee. The team turned in 1,025 signatures, nearly four times the required amount.“I am beyond grateful to be part of history today in Nashville, Tennessee,” said Tennessee Volunteer Lead Tommy Aceto. “Ensuring Mr. Kennedy gets on every state's ballot is important to me because I believe in the concept of freedom, which I fought for and many of my brothers died for.”
“As an advocate for veterans with mental health issues, I believe it’s vital our service members, first responders, and medical care providers have access to the best care to heal the invisible wounds of service and war. If you believe in liberty, Kennedy is the remedy.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in eight states — Utah, Michigan, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Texas, and South Carolina.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 13 other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Florida, Minnesota, and now Tennessee.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 20 states, totaling 289 electoral votes, 54% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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June 7, 2024
Kennedy Ballot Access Exceeds 270 Electoral Votes After Campaign Submits Minnesota Signatures
ST. PAUL, MN—JUNE 7, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced it has submitted the required signatures to gain ballot access in Minnesota and surpassed eligibility for 270 electoral votes — a momentous milestone for the campaign.“This is a tremendous victory for the campaign and the thousands of volunteers nationwide who have hit the streets with clipboards in hand and canvassed America to put ‘Bobby on the Ballot,’” said Senior Advisor and Ballot Access Director Nick Brana. “Come November, for the first time in decades, everyone across the country will have an independent choice who will end the wars, break up the corporate state, and make life affordable.”
Today, volunteers traveled from across the state to St. Paul to celebrate the submission of 3,330 signatures to get Kennedy on the ballot in Minnesota.
“Our volunteers — led by Mark Frascone and Dr. Drew Dietle — worked hard these past few weeks to ensure the North Star State has an independent option in November,” said Minnesota Volunteer Coordinator Shauna Miller.
The number of electoral votes required to win the presidency is 270. The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has surpassed all its milestones to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket will be on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in nine states — Utah, Michigan, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Texas, South Carolina, and Florida.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in 10 other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, and now Minnesota.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 19 states, totaling 278 electoral votes, 52% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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June 7, 2024
Kennedy Gains Ballot Access in
Florida With Reform Party
TALLAHASSEE, FL—JUNE 7, 2024—The
Reform Party today received notice
that the Florida Division of
Elections has recertified its party
status giving Independent
Presidential Candidate Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. ballot access in the
Sunshine State.
“We’re thrilled to give Floridians
an independent option this
November,” said Reform Party of
Florida Chair Jenniffer Desatoff.
“We've been eagerly waiting to
collaborate with the Kennedy
Campaign here in Florida and make
history together.”
Two weeks ago, the National
Committee of the Reform Party voted
to nominate Kennedy, granting him
ballot access in Florida and
providing major fundraising
advantages.
Currently, individuals can donate a
maximum of $6,600 to the campaign.
With the Reform Party nomination,
the party will be able to raise an
additional $41,300 from individual
donors and spend it in coordination
with the campaign to support
Kennedy. The party contribution
limit is more than six times the
campaign contribution limit,
supercharging Kennedy’s fundraising.
The Reform Party was founded in 1996
by supporters of Ross Perot, the
most successful independent
candidate in the last century before
Kennedy’s run. The party’s rules
call for it to nominate a
presidential candidate, who then
picks their vice-presidential
candidate. Kennedy accepted the
Reform Party nomination and chose
Nicole Shanahan as his running mate.
The campaign’s aggressive ballot
access operation will ensure the
Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the
ballot in all 50 states and the
District of Columbia. The ballot
access operation is fully funded
with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is
officially on the ballot in nine
states — Utah, Michigan, California,
Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Texas,
South Carolina, and now Florida.
It has collected enough signatures
for ballot access in nine other
states — New Hampshire, Nevada,
North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska,
Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, and New
York.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has
collected the signatures needed for
ballot access in 18 states, totaling
268 electoral votes, 49% of the 538
total electoral votes nationwide.
Florida adds 30 electoral votes.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign
released results from a Zogby poll
showing Kennedy beats both
Presidents Biden and Trump in
head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats
Biden handily. Kennedy beats
President Trump in a two-way race,
by a tight margin. In a two-way race
between Kennedy and President Biden,
Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy
is the first independent ever to
defeat both major party candidates
in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit
our press page here.
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June 3, 2024
Kennedy Sues Nevada Over Attempt to Invalidate Ballot Access Signatures
CARSON CITY, NEVADA—JUNE 3, 2024—The Kennedy campaign Friday filed a federal challenge to the Nevada Secretary of State's reinterpretation of the state’s ballot access rules.In January, in exercise of statutory authority, the Secretary expressly approved the circulation of Kennedy's nomination petition without the name of Kennedy's vice-presidential running mate. After RFK Jr. collected all the signatures necessary to secure ballot access in Nevada, the Secretary announced in March that his office was wrong and petitions circulated without the name of a vice-presidential candidate were invalid.
"This is a clear case for the federal court to apply the doctrine of equitable estoppel to prohibit the Secretary of State from changing his mind after providing binding statutory instruction upon which the campaign properly relied to our detriment,” said Kennedy Campaign Senior Counsel Paul Rossi.
“The court must prohibit what was either rank incompetence or partisan political gamesmanship by the Secretary from invalidating petition signatures afforded the highest First Amendment protection by the United States Supreme Court."
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation will ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access operation is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in eight states — Utah, Michigan, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Texas, and South Carolina.
It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in nine other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, and New York.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 17 states, totaling 238 electoral votes, 44% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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May 31, 2024
Kennedy Gains Ballot Access in
South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC—MAY 31, 2024—The
Kennedy campaign today announced it
has gained ballot access in South
Carolina. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was
nominated for president and Nicole
Shanahan was nominated for vice
president by the Alliance Party.
“I proudly accept the Alliance
Party’s nomination for president of
the United States,” said Kennedy.
“Their leadership and members have
demonstrated an inspiring commitment
to values that revitalize our
representative democracy.”
The Alliance Party has filed all
necessary documents with the state,
putting the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket
on the ballot in South Carolina this
fall.
“After thoroughly reviewing
Presidents Biden and Trump’s past
performance in office, their
platforms, and their extremely
narrow, ultra-partisan view of how
democracy should be allowed to work
to benefit all Americans, we believe
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to be the
only logical choice for president,”
said Jim Rex, former South Carolina
State Superintendent of Education
and national chair emeritus of the
Alliance Party.
The campaign’s aggressive ballot
access plan will ensure the
Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the
ballot in all 50 states and the
District of Columbia. The ballot
access plan is fully funded with
more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is
officially on the ballot in eight
states — Utah, Michigan, California,
Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Texas,
and now South Carolina.
It has collected enough signatures
for ballot access in nine other
states — New Hampshire, Nevada,
North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska,
Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, and New
York.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has
collected the signatures needed for
ballot access in 17 states, totaling
238 electoral votes, 44% of the 538
total electoral votes nationwide.
To date, the campaign has submitted
the necessary signatures to the
respective Secretary of State
offices or achieved party ballot
access in 10 states — California,
Delaware, Hawaii, Michigan, New
Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South
Carolina, Texas, and Utah — adding
up to 180 electoral votes, which
increases weekly.
On Tuesday, the campaign filed a
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
complaint alleging CNN, President
Biden, President Trump, and their
campaigns engaged in flagrant
violations of FEC debate laws. The
complaint establishes that because
CNN is illegally demanding Kennedy
meet different criteria to
participate than Presidents Biden
and Trump, its debate is a large
prohibited corporate contribution to
their campaigns.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign
released results from a Zogby poll
showing Kennedy beats both
Presidents Biden and Trump in
head-to-head matchups. Kennedy is
the first independent ever to defeat
both major party candidates in
head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit
our press page here.
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May 28, 2024
Kennedy Campaign Turns in 135,519
Signatures in Historic Ballot Access
Victory in New York
NEW YORK, NY—MAY 28, 2024—The Kennedy
campaign today announced it turned in
135,519 signatures, three times the
required amount, to gain ballot access
in New York — more signatures than any
presidential candidate has ever
submitted in the state. Dozens of
volunteers carried more than 70
volumes of signatures into the New
York State Board of Elections office
in Albany this morning.“The scale of this grassroots effort has been monumental and proves the strength of our ground game in a way many claimed was impossible,” said Will Boothby, Kennedy campaign northeast regional field director. “In six weeks, the campaign has held two rallies, a college bus tour, and hundreds of local events. More than 900 volunteers representing all 63 counties stepped up for this historic effort.”
“The State of New York has stacked the deck against independent candidates in every way possible, combining the worst aspects of ballot access restrictions into one amalgamation designed to stop any candidate from achieving what we have achieved today.”
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New York utilizes the following stringent rules: a byzantine set of rules for the final processed documents; congressional district requirements for signatures that must be proven to be met before submission; requiring manual validation of all signatures; confusing tests of residency, forcing signers to put downtowns as opposed to the postally accepted hamlets; one of the shortest petitioning windows in the nation allowing only six weeks for collection; and one of the highest number of signatures required in the nation.
In spite of this, the Kennedy campaign has made history in the state that once elected Robert F. Kennedy as their U.S. Senator and where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. began his environmental career by spearheading the project to clean up the Hudson River from corporate polluters.
“This accomplishment is a testament to the strength of our movement,” said Emma Diment, Kennedy campaign field digital director. “We’ve talked with hundreds of thousands of New York voters who are thrilled to have a third option this November.”
The campaign’s aggressive ballot access plan will ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access plan is fully funded with more than $15 million raised.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in seven states — Utah, Michigan, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Texas. It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in nine other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, and now New York.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 16 states, totaling 229 electoral votes, 43% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
“Getting ‘Bobby on the Ballot’ in my home state is one of the greatest achievements of my life,” said New York volunteer Tammi Palmeri. “I understand what’s at stake for our country and I’m grateful there’s a candidate I can believe in.”
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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May 24, 2024
Kennedy Receives Reform Party Nomination Granting Ballot Access in Florida and Major Fundraising Advantages
TALLAHASSEE, FL—MAY 24, 2024—Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was nominated Thursday for President of the United States by the Reform Party. The national committee of the Reform Party met last night and voted to nominate Kennedy, granting him ballot access in Florida and providing a major fundraising advantage."The driving potential in this marriage is principles,” said Reform Party Chairman Nick Hensley. “Even though Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Reform Party do not agree on every issue, both the Reform Party and RFK Jr. agree on listening to the opposition, debating facts, and understanding that you can't discount a solution just because it came from your political rivals. True leaders will listen to those around them, and forge consensus, regardless of political affiliation.”
Currently, individuals can donate a maximum of $6,600 to the campaign. With the Reform Party nomination, the party will be able to raise an additional $41,300 from individual donors and spend it in coordination with the campaign to support Kennedy. The party contribution limit is more than six times the campaign contribution limit, supercharging Kennedy’s fundraising.
“Much gratitude to the Reform Party for its nomination offering me ballot access in Florida,” said Kennedy. “I couldn’t resonate more with the Reform Party’s motto, ‘It’s time to put people first.’ I am grateful to accept the nomination, grow the independent movement, and take our shared principles all the way to the White House.”
The Reform Party was founded in 1996 by supporters of Ross Perot, the most successful independent candidate in the last century before Kennedy’s run. The party’s rules call for it to nominate a presidential candidate, who then picks their vice-presidential candidate. Kennedy accepted the Reform Party nomination and chose Nicole Shanahan as his running mate. The party refiled its Florida state party paperwork this week to run Kennedy.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ballot access plan is fully funded costing more than $15 million.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in seven states — Utah, Michigan, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Texas. It has collected enough signatures for ballot access in eight other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, and New Jersey.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 15 states, totaling 201 electoral votes, 37% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide. Florida will add another 30 electoral votes.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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Team Kennedy
May 16, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT: Stefanie Spear
Kennedy Campaign Ballot Access
Fully Funded
NASHVILLE, TN—MAY 16, 2024—Today,
the Kennedy campaign announced it
has secured its funding to fulfill
ballot access in all 50 states and
the District of Columbia. Vice
Presidential Candidate Nicole
Shanahan provided $8 million of
additional funding in April to
ensure Americans get a third option
at the ballot box this fall.
“This isn’t just about funding our
own campaign,” said Shanahan. “We
want to liberate presidential
elections from the grip of the
existing two-party duopoly, and
revitalize American democracy.”
“Nobody thinks the
Democrat-Republican domination of
our system is a good thing. Since
their candidates are so unpopular,
this year is the perfect time to
challenge it.”
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is
officially on the ballot in six
states — Utah, Michigan, California,
Delaware, Oklahoma, and Texas. The
campaign has collected enough
signatures for ballot access in
eight other states — New Hampshire,
Nevada, Hawaii, North Carolina,
Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, and Ohio.
The campaign has collected the
signatures needed for ballot access
in 14 states, totaling 187 electoral
votes, 35% of the 538 total
electoral votes nationwide. The
campaign will be announcing one to
three new states per week.
“The expense of ballot access — in
both time and treasure — is one of
the establishment’s most powerful
cudgels against independent
political thought,” said Campaign
Manager Amaryllis Kennedy.
“Americans demand and deserve an
alternative to the broken status
quo. We are thrilled to put these
funds to work crossing the finish
line in all 50 states plus DC.”
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit
our press page here.
May 16, 2024
Kennedy Collects Signatures Needed
to Gain Ballot Access in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ—MAY 16, 2024—Today, the
Kennedy campaign announced it has
collected all of the signatures
needed to get ballot access in New
Jersey. Volunteers collected more
than three times the necessary 800
signatures in just two weeks.
“Putting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on
the ballot in New Jersey marks yet
another milestone in the state’s
long history of defending our
nation’s constitutional rights,”
said Joe Amoroso, national field
relations coordinator and
petitioning lead in New Jersey.
“Voters deserve a better alternative
to the two-party system. We are
honored to have helped give New
Jerseyans a choice.”
The Kennedy campaign has launched a
robust ballot access plan to ensure
the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on
the ballot in all 50 states and the
District of Columbia.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is
officially on the ballot in seven
states — Utah, Michigan, California,
Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, and
Texas. It has collected enough
signatures for ballot access in
eight other states — New Hampshire,
Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho,
Nebraska, Iowa, Ohio, and now New
Jersey.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has
collected the signatures needed for
ballot access in 15 states, totaling
201 electoral votes, 37% of the 538
total electoral votes nationwide.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign
released results from a Zogby poll
showing Kennedy beats both
Presidents Biden and Trump in
head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats
Biden handily. Kennedy beats
President Trump in a two-way race,
by a tight margin. In a two-way race
between Kennedy and President Biden,
Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy
is the first independent ever to
defeat both major party candidates
in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit
our press page here.
# # #
May 13, 2024
Kennedy, Shanahan Turn in 245,572
Signatures in Historic Ballot Access
Victory in Texas
AUSTIN, TX—MAY 13, 2024—Independent
Presidential Candidate Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. and Vice Presidential
Candidate Nicole Shanahan today
visited the Texas Secretary of
State’s office and turned in 245,572
signatures — twice as many as are
required — to gain ballot access in
Texas.
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“Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s strength,
character, and selfless dedication
to defend and protect our democracy
is a beacon of hope for all
Americans,” said Texas State
Director Kim Limberg. “Lone Star
State volunteers echo this sentiment
and believe RFK Jr. is the best
person to lead this country.”
By collecting nearly a quarter of a
million signatures in just two
months, the campaign has shown it
can overcome the most difficult
ballot access requirement in the
country.
Kennedy is the first independent
presidential candidate to make the
Texas ballot in more than two
decades since Pat Buchanan’s
presidential run in 2000. The
signature requirement then was just
over 56,000, now it’s 113,151.
“RFK Jr. has drawn a line in the
sand reminiscent of the
determination of our Texas
forebears,” said National Field
Director Andy Griffith. “It’s time
Texans declare independence from the
limitations of partisan politics and
vote for new leadership.”
The Kennedy campaign has launched a
robust ballot access plan to ensure
the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on
the ballot in all 50 states and the
District of Columbia.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is
officially on the ballot in six
states — Utah, Michigan, California,
Delaware, Oklahoma, and now Texas.
The campaign has collected enough
signatures for ballot access in
eight other states — New Hampshire,
Nevada, Hawaii, North Carolina,
Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, and Ohio.
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has
collected the signatures needed for
ballot access in 14 states, totaling
187 electoral votes, 35% of the 538
total electoral votes nationwide.
Later today, Kennedy and Shanahan
will host a voter rally at Austin’s
Brazos Hall to celebrate this ballot
access victory.
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign
released results from a Zogby poll
showing Kennedy beats both
Presidents Biden and Trump in
head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats
Biden handily. Kennedy beats
President Trump in a two-way race,
by a tight margin. In a two-way race
between Kennedy and President Biden,
Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy
is the first independent ever to
defeat both major party candidates
in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit
our press page here.
# # #
May 9, 2024
Kennedy Officially on Ballot in
Oklahoma
LINCOLN, NE—MAY 9, 2024—Independent
Presidential Candidate Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. announced today he is
officially on the ballot in
Oklahoma. The campaign filed its
statement of candidacy and electors
and paid the $35,000 fee to secure
ballot access.
“I have lived in Oklahoma all my
life,” said Kenyon Morgan, Kennedy
campaign elector and volunteer. “I
know the people of Oklahoma will
welcome the opportunity to have an
independent choice this fall. People
are looking for a leader who will
heal the divide, protect our
constitutional rights, end the
chronic disease epidemic, and
restore the middle class.”
The Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has
collected all the signatures needed
for ballot access in 13 states,
totaling 148 electoral votes, 28% of
the 538 total electoral votes
nationwide.
“Today, RFK Jr. was placed on the
ballot in my home state of
Oklahoma,” said campaign volunteer
Tami Mitchell. “For me, it sparked a
fire. This gives so many of us hope
that the next president will be a
voice for the people of our great
country.”
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is
officially on the ballot in five
states — Utah, Michigan, California,
Delaware, and now Oklahoma. The
campaign has collected enough
signatures for ballot access in
eight other states — New Hampshire,
Nevada, Hawaii, North Carolina,
Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, and Ohio.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a
robust ballot access plan to ensure
the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on
the ballot in all 50 states and the
District of Columbia.
“We have the field teams,
volunteers, legal teams, paid
circulators, supporters, and
strategists ready to get the job
done,” said Stefanie Spear, campaign
press secretary. “We are exceeding
all our ballot access benchmarks and
will announce new states each week.”
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign
released results from a Zogby poll
showing Kennedy beats both
Presidents Biden and Trump in
head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats
Biden handily. Kennedy beats
President Trump in a two-way race,
by a tight margin. In a two-way race
between Kennedy and President Biden,
Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy
is the first independent ever to
defeat both major party candidates
in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit
our press page here.
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May 8, 2024
Kennedy Collects Signatures Needed to Gain Ballot Access in Ohio
COLUMBUS, OH—MAY 8, 2024—Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced today the campaign has collected all of the signatures needed to get ballot access in Ohio.“Since the launch of petitioning in Ohio, volunteers have eagerly stepped up to support the Kennedy campaign,” said Midwest Regional Director Lane Koch. “We are delighted to be able to make this announcement more than one month ahead of schedule thanks to our hard-working volunteers.”
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in four states — Utah, Michigan, California, and Delaware. The campaign has collected enough signatures for ballot access in eight other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, Hawaii, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Iowa, and now Ohio.
The campaign has now collected all of the signatures required in states totaling 141 electoral votes, 26% of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
“We have the field teams, volunteers, legal teams, paid circulators, supporters, and strategists ready to get the job done,” said Stefanie Spear, campaign press secretary. “We are exceeding all our ballot access benchmarks and will announce new states each week.”
On May 1, the Kennedy campaign released results from a Zogby poll showing Kennedy beats both Presidents Biden and Trump in head-to-head matchups. Trump defeats Biden handily. Kennedy beats President Trump in a two-way race, by a tight margin. In a two-way race between Kennedy and President Biden, Kennedy wins in a landslide. Kennedy is the first independent ever to defeat both major party candidates in head-to-head matchups.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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May 7, 2024
Kennedy Gains Ballot Access in Delaware
DOVER, DE—MAY 7, 2024—The Kennedy campaign announced today that it has gained ballot access in Delaware. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was nominated for president and Nicole Shanahan was nominated for vice president by the Independent Party of Delaware.The party has filed all necessary documents with the state, putting the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket on the ballot in Delaware this fall.
“Today, we offer the voters of Delaware a clear national alternative to polarized two-party politics as usual,” said Independent Party of Delaware Secretary-General Wolf von Baumgart. “Special interest-controlled politics has failed the people and it’s high time for a constructive, independent problem-solving alternative.”
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in four states — Utah, Michigan, California, and now Delaware. The campaign has collected enough signatures for ballot access in seven other states — New Hampshire, Nevada, Hawaii, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, and Iowa.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
“We have the field teams, volunteers, legal teams, paid circulators, supporters, and strategists ready to get the job done,” said Stefanie Spear, campaign press secretary. “We are exceeding all our ballot access benchmarks and will announce new states each week.”
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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April 29, 2024
Kennedy-Shanahan on California Ballot
LOS ANGELES, CA—APRIL 29, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in California, the largest of the electoral college giants.The American Independent Party of California officially nominated Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vice Presidential Candidate Nicole Shanahan this weekend and filed paperwork with the California Secretary of State today.
Watch this video for the complete story.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in Utah and Michigan. The campaign has collected enough signatures for ballot access in seven additional states including New Hampshire, Nevada, Hawaii, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, and Iowa.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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April 20, 2024
Kennedy Campaign Wins First DNC Ballot Access Challenge, We The People Party Officially on Ballot in Hawaii
HONOLULU, HI—APRIL 20, 2024—Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s new political party, We The People, will officially appear on Hawaii’s general election ballot following a Friday ruling that blocked an effort by Hawaii Democrats to disqualify his ballot access. The ruling marks a campaign victory in the DNC’s first attempt to remove the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket from the ballot in a state.“Friday’s ruling is another legal victory for the Kennedy campaign,” said Kennedy campaign Senior Ballot Access Attorney Paul Rossi. “Our all-volunteer leadership in Hawaii defeated the Democratic Party’s staff and legal team. Yesterday we proved the DNC is not invincible. We can defeat their challenges and win this election.”
The ruling, issued by hearings officer Aaron Schulaner, said an objection filed by the Democratic Party of Hawaii “did not meet its burden of proof in this case” and that We The People party can appear on Hawaii’s ballot in November. In February, the campaign announced supporters had collected more than three times the required 862 signatures to establish the “We The People” in Hawaii.
“The Hawaii Office of Elections delivered a very fair and thoughtful decision today in favor of our grassroots, We The People Hawaii,” said Kim Haine, chair of the State Central Committee of We The People. “I’m so proud of how our officers and volunteers represented Hawaii in this real-life David vs. Goliath legal challenge.”
This is the campaign’s third legal victory. In December, the campaign secured a ballot access victory when Lt. Governor Henderson agreed to move Utah’s unconstitutional ballot access deadline from January 8 to March 5. In March, the campaign won a lawsuit in Idaho to knock back another unconstitutional signature deadline.
The Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is officially on the ballot in two states — Utah and Michigan — and has collected enough signatures for ballot access in seven more states — New Hampshire, Nevada, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, Hawaii, and Iowa.
The campaign gained ballot access in the battleground state of Michigan earlier this week after being nominated by the Natural Law Party in Michigan.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
“We have the field teams, volunteers, legal teams, paid circulators, supporters, and strategists ready to get the job done,” said Stefanie Spear, campaign press secretary. “We are exceeding all our benchmarks and will announce new states each week.”
Last month, Kennedy welcomed attorney and tech entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan to the campaign as his vice presidential running mate at a packed rally in Oakland, California. Millions watched on TV and social media as Kennedy and Shanahan pledged to restore the middle class, end the chronic disease epidemic, unwind the war machine, and unravel the corporate capture of our government agencies.
Kennedy’s surging support across the country has made the election a three-way race. A recent Quinnipiac poll shows him leading Presidents Biden and Trump nationwide among voters under 35. An NBC poll shows 34% of people saying they could see themselves supporting RFK Jr. Another Quinnipiac Poll discussed on CNN shows Kennedy in a three-way tie with Presidents Biden and Trump among Latinos.
Kennedy leads Presidents Biden and Trump among independents. Independents continue to constitute the largest political bloc in the U.S., with an average of 43% of U.S. adults. In contrast, 27% of U.S. adults identify as Republicans and 27% of U.S. adults identify as Democrats.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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April 18, 2024
Kennedy Gains Ballot Access in Battleground State of Michigan
LANSING, MI—APRIL 18, 2024—Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced the campaign has gained ballot access in Michigan. Kennedy was nominated for president and Nicole Shanahan was nominated for vice president by the Natural Law Party in Michigan.The party has filed all necessary documents with the state, putting the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket on the ballot in Michigan this fall.
“He’s the most qualified candidate in the modern-day history of America,” said Natural Law Party Chairman Doug Dern. “We welcome Mr. Kennedy and Ms. Shanahan to the party.”
Michigan is proving to be one of the closest swing states of the 2024 presidential election. A Times/Siena poll of six key battlegrounds placed Kennedy at 26% in Michigan, within single digits of the lead. Michigan is where the DNC put up its first attack ads against Kennedy in February, with a series of defamatory billboards.
“Kennedy is good for Michigan,” said Western Michigan Regional Coordinator Bill Costantino. “As an environmental champion for more than 40 years, Kennedy will work to restore our Great Lakes region, which holds 20% of the world's freshwater. He will ensure a thriving fishing economy and ecosystem for commercial fishermen and individual anglers.”
Kennedy will celebrate his ballot access win on Sunday, April 21 when he is hosting “A Night of Laughter” comedy show at the Royal Oak Theatre near Detroit, Michigan.
Kennedy is already on the ballot in Utah and has collected all the necessary signatures to be on the ballot in New Hampshire, Nevada, Hawaii, North Carolina, Idaho, Nebraska, and Iowa.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
“We have the field teams, volunteers, legal teams, paid circulators, supporters, and strategists ready to get the job done,” said Stefanie Spear, campaign press secretary. “We are exceeding all our benchmarks and will announce new states each week.”
Last month, Kennedy welcomed attorney and tech entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan to the campaign as his vice presidential running mate at a packed rally in Oakland, California. Millions watched on TV and social media as Kennedy and Shanahan pledged to restore the middle class, end the chronic disease epidemic, unwind the war machine, and unravel the corporate capture of our government agencies.
Kennedy’s surging support across the country has made the election a three-way race. A recent Quinnipiac poll shows him leading Presidents Biden and Trump nationwide among voters under 35. An NBC poll shows 34% of people saying they could see themselves supporting RFK Jr. Another Quinnipiac Poll discussed on CNN shows Kennedy in a three-way tie with Presidents Biden and Trump among Latinos.
Kennedy leads Presidents Biden and Trump among independents. Independents continue to constitute the largest political bloc in the U.S., with an average of 43% of U.S. adults. In contrast, 27% of U.S. adults identify as Republicans and 27% of U.S. adults identify as Democrats.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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April 13, 2024
Kennedy Gets Ballot Access in Iowa in One Day at State Convention
DES MOINES, IA—APRIL 13, 2024—Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced the campaign convened the necessary participants at a convention in Des Moines to achieve ballot access in Iowa.On Saturday, April 13, nearly 1,000 people came to the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Iowa, in support of putting “Bobby on the Ballot.” Iowa offers a special way to achieve ballot access in one day by having 500 eligible voters in the state attend an assembly and sign a form attesting they were present at the event. The campaign today succeeded in getting more than 650 eligible Iowa voters to sign the assembly form.
“Thank you Iowa for showing up and getting me on the ballot in your state,” said Kennedy. “What an incredible day. I love your passion and commitment for reviving the American dream and restoring democracy to our great land.”
Kennedy gave a resounding speech highlighting his platform to restore the middle class, unravel corporate capture of our government agencies, unwind the war machine, end the chronic disease epidemic, reduce the national debt, make homes affordable again, and protect our constitutional rights.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Kennedy is already on the ballot in Utah and has collected all the necessary signatures to be on the ballot in New Hampshire, Nevada, Hawaii, North Carolina, Idaho, and Nebraska.
“We have the field teams, volunteers, legal teams, paid circulators, supporters, and strategists ready to get the job done,” said Stefanie Spear, Kennedy campaign press secretary. “We are exceeding all our benchmarks and will be announcing new states each week.”
Last month as millions watched on TV and social media, Kennedy welcomed attorney and tech entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential running mate at a packed rally in Oakland, California.
Kennedy’s surging support across the country has made the election a three-way race. A recent Quinnipiac poll shows him leading Presidents Biden and Trump nationwide among voters under 35. An NBC poll shows 34% of people saying they could see themselves supporting RFK Jr.
Kennedy leads Presidents Biden and Trump in popularity and among independents. Independents continue to constitute the largest political bloc in the U.S., with an average of 43% of U.S. adults. In contrast, 27% of U.S. adults identify as Republicans and 27% as Democrats.
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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April 9, 2024
Kennedy Collects Needed Signatures to Gain Ballot Access in Nebraska
LINCOLN, NE—APRIL 9, 2024—Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced the campaign has collected the necessary signatures to put “Bobby on the Ballot” in Nebraska. The campaign has collected more than 4,800 signatures in Nebraska, nearly twice as many as required.Kennedy is already on the ballot in Utah and has collected all the necessary signatures to be on the ballot in New Hampshire, Nevada, Hawaii, North Carolina, Idaho, and now Nebraska.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The campaign was already actively collecting signatures in 16 states before announcing a vice president. After the announcement, 19 additional states opened for petitioning.
“We have the field teams, volunteers, legal teams, paid circulators, supporters, and strategists ready to get the job done,” said Stefanie Spear, campaign press secretary.
Last month, Kennedy welcomed attorney and tech entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan to the campaign as his vice presidential running mate at a packed rally in Oakland, California. Millions watched on TV and social media as Kennedy and Shanahan pledged to restore the middle class, end the chronic disease epidemic, unwind the war machine, and unravel the corporate capture of our government agencies.
Kennedy’s surging support across the country has made the election a three-way race. A recent Quinnipiac poll shows him leading Presidents Biden and Trump nationwide among voters under 35. An NBC poll shows 34% of people saying they could see themselves supporting RFK Jr. Another Quinnipiac Poll discussed on CNN shows Kennedy in a three-way tie with Presidents Biden and Trump among Latinos.
Kennedy leads Presidents Biden and Trump among independents. Independents continue to constitute the largest political bloc in the U.S., with an average of 43% of U.S. adults. In contrast, 27% of U.S. adults identify as Republicans and 27% of U.S. adults identify as Democrats.
Last year, Kennedy returned to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, and declared his independence from the “bankrupt two-party system.” He did so with the National Constitution Center behind him and the words “We The People” etched into the building by his side.
“We The people” are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution. These words symbolize that our government draws its power from the people that it was created to serve.
On Oct. 9, Kennedy said, “Like the Founding Fathers declared their independence from the crown more than two centuries ago, today we declare our independence from the corrupting influence of Wall Street and corporate donors that have rigged our economy for the few at the expense of the many.”
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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April 4, 2024
Kennedy Collects Needed Signatures to Gain Ballot Access in Idaho
BOISE, ID—APRIL 4, 2024—Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced the campaign has collected the necessary signatures to put “Bobby on the Ballot” in Idaho. The campaign has collected more than 2,000 signatures in Idaho, twice as many as required.The campaign successfully sued Idaho to knock back an unconstitutional March 15 signature deadline last month. In response, the Idaho state legislature passed a bill moving the new signatures deadline to August.
Kennedy is already on the ballot in Utah and has collected all the necessary signatures to be on the ballot in New Hampshire, Nevada, Hawaii, North Carolina, and now Idaho.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The campaign was already actively collecting signatures in 16 states before announcing a vice president. After the announcement, 19 additional states opened for petitioning.
“We have the field teams, volunteers, legal teams, paid circulators, supporters, and strategists ready to get the job done,” said Stefanie Spear, campaign press secretary.
Last week, Kennedy welcomed attorney and tech entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan to the campaign as his vice presidential running mate at a packed rally in Oakland, California. Millions watched on TV and social media as Kennedy and Shanahan pledged to restore the middle class, end the chronic disease epidemic, unwind the war machine, and unravel the corporate capture of our government agencies.
Kennedy’s surging support across the country has made the election a three-way race. A recent Quinnipiac poll shows him leading Presidents Biden and Trump nationwide among voters under 35. An NBC poll shows 34% of people saying they could see themselves supporting RFK Jr. Another Quinnipiac Poll discussed on CNN shows Kennedy in a three-way tie with Presidents Biden and Trump among Latinos.
Kennedy leads Presidents Biden and Trump among independents. Independents continue to constitute the largest political bloc in the U.S., with an average of 43% of U.S. adults. In contrast, 27% of U.S. adults identify as Republicans and 27% of U.S. adults identify as Democrats.
Six months ago, Kennedy returned to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, and declared his independence from the “bankrupt two-party system.” He did so with the National Constitution Center behind him and the words “We The People” etched into the building by his side.
“We The people” are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution. These words symbolize that our government draws its power from the people that it was created to serve.
On Oct. 9, Kennedy said, “Like the Founding Fathers declared their independence from the crown more than two centuries ago, today we declare our independence from the corrupting influence of Wall Street and corporate donors that have rigged our economy for the few at the expense of the many.”
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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April 1, 2024
Kennedy Collects Signatures Needed to Gain Ballot Access in Swing State North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC—APRIL 1, 2024—Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced the campaign has collected the necessary signatures to put “Bobby on the Ballot” in North Carolina. In North Carolina, supporters formed “We The People,” a new political party that will run RFK Jr. in the state. The campaign collected more than 23,000 signatures, including a buffer of more than 60%.North Carolina is the fifth state in which RFK Jr. has collected the necessary signatures to achieve ballot access. Kennedy is already on the ballot in Utah and has collected all the necessary signatures to be on the ballot in New Hampshire and Nevada. In Hawaii, the Office of Elections has confirmed Kennedy supporters have collected the required signatures to establish the “We The People” party.
North Carolina was the fifth-closest swing state in the 2020 presidential election, with a difference of just 1.34% of the vote between presidents Biden and Trump.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure the Kennedy-Shanahan ticket is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The campaign was already actively collecting signatures in 16 states before announcing a vice president. After the announcement, 19 additional states opened for petitioning.
“We have the field teams, volunteers, legal teams, paid circulators, supporters, and strategists ready to get the job done,” said Stefanie Spear, campaign press secretary.
Last week, Kennedy welcomed attorney and tech entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan to the campaign as his vice presidential running mate at a packed rally in Oakland, California. Millions watched on TV and social media as Kennedy and Shanahan pledged to restore the middle class, end the chronic disease epidemic, unwind the war machine, and unravel the corporate capture of our government agencies.
Kennedy’s surging support across the country has made the election a three-way race. A recent Quinnipiac poll shows him leading Presidents Biden and Trump nationwide among voters under 35. An NBC poll shows 34% of people saying they could see themselves supporting RFK Jr. Another Quinnipiac Poll discussed on CNN shows Kennedy in a three-way tie with Presidents Biden and Trump among Latinos.
Kennedy leads Presidents Biden and Trump among independents. Independents continue to constitute the largest political bloc in the U.S., with an average of 43% of U.S. adults. In contrast, 27% of U.S. adults identify as Republicans and 27% of U.S. adults identify as Democrats.
Six months ago, Kennedy returned to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, and declared his independence from the “bankrupt two-party system.” He did so with the National Constitution Center behind him and the words “We the People” etched into the building by his side.
“We the people” are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution. These words symbolize that our government draws its power from the people that it was created to serve.
On Oct. 9, Kennedy said, “Like the Founding Fathers declared their independence from the crown more than two centuries ago, today we declare our independence from the corrupting influence of Wall Street and corporate donors that have rigged our economy for the few at the expense of the many.”
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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March 25, 2024
DNC Invents New Rule in Attempt to Invalidate RFK Jr.’s Nevada Signatures Day Before His VP Announcement
LOS ANGELES, CA—MARCH 25, 2024—Just one week after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he had collected all of the signatures needed to get on the ballot in Nevada, it was reported the DNC had hired an entire team devoted to keeping him off the ballot across the country.
Now, the day before Kennedy is set to announce his vice president, Nevada Secretary of State, Democrat Francisco Aguilar, is making a desperate attempt to invalidate the campaign’s signatures in the state.
“This is the epitome of corruption,” said Kennedy campaign ballot access attorney Paul Rossi. “After successfully collecting all of the signatures we need in Nevada, the DNC Goon Squad and their lackeys in the Nevada Secretary of State’s office are outright inventing a new requirement for the petition with zero legal basis. The Nevada statute does not require the VP on the petition. The petition does not even have a field for a VP on it. The state confirmed that the petition does not require a VP in writing on Nov. 14. The state approved our petition without a VP on it in writing on Jan. 9.”
“This assault on the democratic rights of millions of Americans in Nevada, and their freedom to vote for an independent candidate, embodies the corruption and depravity that has come to characterize the Democratic Party,” continued Rossi.
“This is the party that rigged the primary election against Bernie Sanders in 2016 and RFK Jr. in 2024. This is the party that canceled its own primary elections in multiple states this year and decreed Biden the winner without a vote. The DNC is spending millions of dollars in a frantic attempt to keep Kennedy off the ballot because they cannot defeat us in a fair election. They cannot face us in a contest of ideas. These are the death throes of a party that once stood for working people but has long since abandoned them to Wall Street, Big Pharma, Big Tech, and the endless war machine. The Democratic Party is the biggest threat to democracy in this country.”
This corrupt attempt by the Nevada Secretary of State must be enjoined by a federal judge. The Kennedy campaign intends to depose the Secretary of State to find out exactly which White House or DNC official concocted this scheme.March 5, 2024
Kennedy Collects Needed Signatures to Gain Ballot Access in Swing State Nevada, Wins Lawsuit in Idaho
LOS ANGELES, CA—MARCH 5, 2024—Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today announced the campaign has collected the necessary signatures to put “Bobby on the Ballot” in Nevada. The campaign also won a lawsuit in Idaho to knock back an unconstitutional signature deadline.The campaign has collected more than 15,000 signatures in Nevada. This places Kennedy on the ballot in one of the most closely contested swing states in the country, where the margin between Presidents Biden and Trump was just 2.39% in 2020.
“Today marks the end of the primary and the beginning of the general election,” Kennedy said on Super Tuesday. “Nearly 70% of Americans don’t want a Trump/Biden rematch from 2020. They want to vote for someone who represents hope and healing. For someone with an inspiring vision for America.”
“I look forward to taking on Presidents Biden and Trump on the issues that matter most to Americans — from making housing and health care affordable to ending the forever wars and unraveling corporate capture of our government.”
Kennedy’s surging support across the country has made the election a three-way race. A recent Quinnipiac poll shows him leading nationwide among voters under 35 and independents. An NBC poll shows 34% of people saying they could see themselves supporting RFK Jr. Another Quinnipiac Poll discussed on CNN shows Kennedy basically in a three-way tie with Presidents Biden and Trump among Latinos.
The Kennedy campaign filed another successful ballot access lawsuit challenging Idaho’s unconstitutional early deadline for independent presidential candidates to qualify for Idaho’s 2024 general election ballot.
Kennedy challenged Section 34-708A of the Idaho Code mandating that independent candidates file nomination petitions containing a minimum of 1,000 verified signatures with Secretary of State McGrane no later than March 15. In Anderson v. Celebrezze, The United States Supreme Court, more than 40 years ago, clearly established that a March 20 deadline imposed by Ohio for independent presidential candidates to qualify for a state ballot was unconstitutional as too early and impairing the rights of voters to cast meaningful votes for candidates other than the two major party candidates.
Days after the Kennedy campaign filed their lawsuit, the Idaho State Legislature commenced a race to amend the statute to bring it into compliance with Supreme Court precedent. On February 29, during an informal status conference, Judge Winmill informed Sec. McGrane that he would extend the March 15 deadline if the state legislature failed to quickly amend the challenged law.
This is the second constitutional challenge to state petitioning deadlines that the campaign has won, previously having struck down the Utah deadline in December 2023.
The Kennedy campaign has launched a robust ballot access plan to ensure RFK Jr. is on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The campaign has exceeded all its ballot access benchmarks to date.
Kennedy is already on the ballot in Utah and has collected all the necessary signatures to be on the New Hampshire ballot. In Hawaii, the Hawaii Office of Elections has confirmed Kennedy supporters have collected the required signatures to establish the “We The People” party in Hawaii.
Supporters of Kennedy in California, Delaware, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas have filed political party paperwork.
Three months ago, Kennedy returned to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, and declared his independence from the “bankrupt two-party system.” He did so with the National Constitution Center behind him and the words “We the People” etched into the building by his side.
“We the people” are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution. These words symbolize that our government draws its power from the people that it was created to serve.
On Oct. 9, Kennedy said, “Like the Founding Fathers declared their independence from the crown more than two centuries ago, today we declare our independence from the corrupting influence of Wall Street and corporate donors that have rigged our economy for the few at the expense of the many.”
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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Feb. 22, 2024
Hawaii Office of Elections Confirms Kennedy Supporters Submit Needed Signatures for ‘We The People’ Party
PEARL CITY, HI—FEB. 22, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today announced that the Hawaii Office of Elections has confirmed Kennedy supporters have collected the 862 required signatures to establish the “We The People” party in Hawaii. Supporters submitted more than three times the required number of signatures. The official deadline to submit signatures was today.The “We The People” party will nominate Kennedy as its presidential candidate.
“Mahalo to the people of Hawaii who made this great accomplishment possible,” Kennedy said. “I’m inspired by how enthusiastic people are to collect signatures, create new political parties, and rally for real change. This kind of energy is what will get us onto the ballot in every state and fuel our voter registration and GOTV operation as we head toward election day.”
Kennedy visited Hawaii in January and saw firsthand the aftermath of the Lahaina wildfire, one of the worst and most tragic examples of government inefficiency and corruption. He also held a rally on the island of O’ahu where hundreds of people heard him speak about how he will as president, restore the middle class, unwind the war machine, unravel corporate capture, end the chronic disease epidemic, secure the border, among other priorities.
The signature gathering effort was led by the “We The People” Hawaii Party Chair Kim Haine.
“Mahalo to all the amazing volunteers across our island state who worked so hard to make this happen,” Haine said. “We’re excited and honored to be a part of this historic campaign to preserve peace, prosperity, and freedom for all. RFK Jr. truly embodies the spirit of aloha, and we know aloha can change the world.”
The campaign launched a Ballot Access Headquarters page to keep media and supporters up-to-date on the campaign’s operations to get RFK Jr. on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Kennedy is already on the ballot in Utah and has collected all the necessary signatures to be on the New Hampshire ballot.
Earlier this month, supporters of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. filed political party paperwork in six states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas.
Three months ago, Kennedy returned to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, and declared his independence from the “bankrupt two-party system.” He did so with the National Constitution Center behind him and the words “We the People” etched into the building by his side.
“We the people” are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution. These words symbolize that our government draws its power from the people that it was created to serve.
On Oct. 9, Kennedy said, “Like the Founding Fathers declared their independence from the crown more than two centuries ago, today we declare our independence from the corrupting influence of Wall Street and corporate donors that have rigged our economy for the few at the expense of the many.”
Learn more at Kennedy24.com. Visit our press page here.
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January 23, 2024
Kennedy Campaign Collects Needed Signatures to Get ‘Bobby on the Ballot’ in NH
CONCORD, NH—JAN. 23, 2024—The Kennedy campaign today collected in just one day the full 3,000 signatures needed to get on the ballot in New Hampshire, making New Hampshire the second state in the nation where Kennedy has reached the signatures it needs to take on the likely candidates Presidents Biden and Trump in the general election.“I want to thank our dedicated supporters and volunteers who made this great accomplishment possible,” Kennedy said. “Democracy is much more than voting. I’m inspired by how enthusiastic people are to collect signatures, create new political parties, and rally for real change. This kind of energy is what will get us onto the ballot in every state and fuel our voter registration and GOTV operation as we head toward election day.”
Led by the campaign’s ballot access and field team, volunteers from across New Hampshire and every state in New England came together to gather voter signatures at nearly 100 precincts from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m.
“We had people ages 18 to 88 collecting signatures for RFK Jr.,” said Northeast Regional Field Director Larisa Trexler. “All of New England was represented. We made this our primary.”
New Hampshire was a major battleground between the Kennedy campaign and the Democratic National Committee while Kennedy was running as a Democrat. New Hampshire has traditionally been the first primary in the nation, following the Iowa caucus, but due to Kennedy’s broad support and Biden’s fears that Kennedy could win the primary, the DNC attempted to reorder the calendar and push New Hampshire to a later date. This made it clear that the DNC would go to any lengths to coronate Biden without a fair contest in the Democratic primary, which compelled Kennedy to declare his independence on October 9.
On that day, Kennedy declared: “American democracy should be more than just picking between two candidates anointed by shadowy institutions. Big Oil funds the Republicans. Big Tech funds the Democrats. Big Pharma and the military contractors make sure to donate to both. Instead of two parties, we have a uniparty, a monster with two faces loudly bickering with itself as it lumbers over a cliff.”
Kennedy is already on the ballot in Utah, the only state in which the signature submission deadline has now passed. The campaign launched a Ballot Access Headquarters page to keep media and supporters up-to-date on the campaign’s operations to get RFK Jr. on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Earlier this month, supporters of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. filed political party paperwork in six states — California, Delaware, Hawaii, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas. In the first five states listed, the “We the People” political party was formed and in Texas, the “Texas Independent Party” was created.
Three months ago, Kennedy returned to Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, and declared his independence from the “bankrupt two-party system.” He did so with the National Constitution Center behind him and the words “We the People” etched into the building by his side.
“We the people” are the first three words of the U.S. Constitution. These words symbolize that our government draws its power from the people that it was created to serve.
On Oct. 9, Kennedy said, “Like the Founding Fathers declared their independence from the crown more than two centuries ago, today we declare our independence from the corrupting influence of Wall Street and corporate donors that have rigged our economy for the few at the expense of the many.”
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January 3, 2024
‘Bobby on the Ballot’: RFK Jr. Officially on the Utah Ballot
SALT LAKE CITY, UT—JAN. 3, 2024—Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is officially on the general election ballot in Utah. Today, he hosted a press conference where he announced his ballot status and celebrated with dozens of volunteers who collected more than double the necessary 1,000 signatures. Utah is the first state where Kennedy has gained ballot access.As Kennedy discussed at the press conference, the campaign secured a ballot access victory when Lt. Gov. Henderson agreed to move Utah’s unconstitutional ballot access deadline from Jan. 8, 2024 to March 5, 2024. However, even though Utah pushed back the signature filing deadline, the Kennedy campaign was able to submit the required signatures within the original timeframe.
“Our ground team and volunteers in Utah pulled off an incredible achievement by collecting thousands of signatures in just one week,” said Kennedy. “We didn’t know whether the court would uphold our challenge to the January 8 deadline, so the volunteers had to hurry. They showed the country the depth of commitment on this campaign.”
In a Substack post last month, Kennedy explained how ballot access laws for independent and third-party candidates are among the worst forms of voter suppression in America today.
Kennedy also addressed the campaign’s plans to get him on the ballot in the other 49 states and the District of Columbia.
“We’re ready for whatever comes our way,” said Stefanie Spear, press secretary for the campaign. “We have the field teams, volunteers, legal teams, paid circulators, supporters, and strategy ready to get the job done. One down, 50 to go.”
[Graphic: U.S. map showing RFK Jr on Utah Ballot]
A recent Quinnipiac poll shows Kennedy outpaces Biden and Trump among independents — Kennedy 36%, Biden 32%, and Trump 26%. Kennedy beats Trump and Biden among voters ages 18-34 with 40% of the vote compared to Biden’s 36% and Trump’s 21%.
A New York Times/Siena poll shows Kennedy closing the gap on Trump and Biden in six battleground states — AZ, GA, MI, NV, PA, and WI — where he comes within single digits of the two-party candidates. In these states, RFK Jr. beats Trump and Biden among 18-44 year olds.
A recent Harvard Harris Poll shows Kennedy beats Biden and Trump in favorability.
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