Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Brooklyn on May 1. Photo by Jason Schott.
Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign on Monday made a massive update on its effort to make the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
The Kennedy campaign announced that he is officially on the ballot in three states - Alaska, Indiana, and Nebraska - and that it has submitted signatures to gain ballot access in nine other states - Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
All signatures were validated by the campaign’s independent ballot access validation firm, and it confirms that Kennedy has more than enough signatures to achieve ballot access in each state.
Signatures Submitted On Monday (Unless otherwise noted):
Idaho: The Kennedy campaign submitted 3,900 signatures in Boise, more than three times the 1,000 required. Idaho Volunteer Coordinator Tina Noble said, “I’m grateful to our volunteers for collecting these signatures. This achievement underscores the grassroots enthusiasm for Kennedy and his message to heal the divide.”
Iowa: The campaign submitted 750 convention signatures in Des Moines - more than double the 500 required. The campaign pursued a unique ballot access path in Iowa, which 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 Nicole Shanahan for vice president by acclamation. Iowa Volunteer Coordinator Courtney Hunt said, “Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, we were able to get the job done. We look forward to voting Kennedy-Shanahan in November.”
Maine: The campaign submitted just under 5,000 signatures in Augusta, the maximum number of signatures that is allowed in order to meet the 4,000-signature requirement. Signatures were submitted earlier this month to election officials in towns all over the state, and they validated the signatures before returning them to the campaign ahead of Monday’s turn in. Maine State Director James Donahue said, “We’re proud that Mainers’ voices are being heard. We collected signatures from nearly all of our 500 municipalities, highlighting the enormous support for Kennedy in Maine.”
Missouri: The campaign submitted 25,000 signatures in Jefferson City - over twice the 10,000 required. Missouri State Director Christian Movick said, “I’m proud of the volunteers who worked hard to get Kennedy on the ballot. We’re proud to give voters a strong alternative for president. Now, it’s time to secure a victory for Kennedy in November.”
Ohio: On Friday, the campaign submitted 13,000 signatures in Columbus, over double the 5,000 required. Ohio State Director Elizabeth Frost said, “Special thanks to our volunteers who took time from their busy lives to ensure Kennedy is on the ballot in November. We couldn’t have done it without their exceptional contributions.”
Oregon: Last Wednesday, Kennedy supporters 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 were way more than the 29,294 required. Oregon State Director Mike Cully said, “Kennedy is the best choice for president thanks to his commitment to protect the environment, human health, and civil rights. He is the only candidate running that knows how to unravel corporate capture of our government agencies.”
Pennsylvania: The Kennedy campaign 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 - over triple the 5,000 required. Pennsylvania State Director Bill Cox said, "Pennsylvanians have spoken. 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: Last Friday, the campaign submitted 19,000 signatures in Charleston, a bit more than double the 7,947 required. West Virginia Volunteer Leader Danette Condon said, “We’re inspired by Kennedy and his position on issues that matter to us. We’re thrilled he will now be on the presidential ballot in West Virginia.”
Connecticut: The Kennedy campaign will submit 17,000 signatures on Tuesday in Hartford, well more than double the 7,500 required. Volunteers collected signatures from all of Connecticut’s 169 towns. Connecticut Co-Director Amber Webster said, “We are thrilled voters in Connecticut will have an independent choice at the polls this November. Kennedy’s message of unity is resonating throughout the country.”
BALLOT ACCESS PROGRESS: The ticket, in which Kennedy is running with Nicole Shanahan as his Vice Presidential nominee, has officially made the ballot in 13 states: New Mexico, Utah, North Carolina, California, Delaware, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Alaska, Indiana, Nebraska, and South Carolina.
The Kennedy campaign has now submitted signatures for ballot access in 19 states, with Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia joining previously announced Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Illinois, Nevada,
There are also two states that the Kennedy campaign has rounded up enough signatures for ballot access - Florida and New Hampshire.
Overall, the Kennedy-Shanahan campaign has collected the signatures needed for ballot access in 34 states totaling 425 electoral votes - 79 percent of the 538 total electoral votes nationwide. It now needs just 148 more electoral votes to complete the campaign's aim of being on the ballots of all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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