RFK Jr. Submits Ballot Access Signatures in Maryland, Virginia
Independent Presidential hopeful also submits signatures in Arkansas, Kansas and Vermont. Officially certified in Colorado and Iowa.
RICHMOND, VA—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.
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