Ballot Access Update
From Bob Barr 2008 Blog:
Most Americans are not even aware that ballot access laws exist in our country or how difficult it can be for third party or independent candidates just to get their name on the ballot.
But this is an issue that the Libertarian Party has dealt with from the beginning- usually successfully, but not always.
Right now, the LP has automatic ballot access in only 28 states. The rest of the states must be fought for by a combination of gathering signatures, paying fees and filing paperwork.
Richard Winger, editor of Ballot Access[...]