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How a candidate gets on the ballot in your community of state?
How the candidate gets on the ballot in your community or state
Independent candidates can formally get on the ballot through?
state petition
How does Virginia determine how many electoral votes a candidate will get?
The amount of electoral votes a candidate will get in Virginia is decided by a primary ballot. Virginia is not a caucus state.
How can you see every candidate and office that will be on your ballot before you go to vote?
See the related links for the website Vote411, which lists everyone running on your local ballot. Also check your state's board of elections website, it may contain information for all the local elections.
How many third parties have there been in the U.S?
Every election, there are a dozen or so third parties who get a candidate on the ballot in one or more states. Very few get any electoral votes and very few get on the ballot in all of the states. There are undoubtedly other third parties that do not get enough signatures or raise the money needed to get on any state's ballot. I do not think anyone has made a serious effort count them all. There are also independent candidates for Congress who essentially have their own party.
How can independent candidates get on the ballot?
Each state has it's own set of laws for an unaffiliated candidate to get on the ballot for the general election. The majority of the states have petitions signed and a filing fee that goes towards the general board of elections.
What is going on with the election?
Well, we're not actually having the election yet. That comes in November. Right now the Democrats are going through the process of choosing a presidential candidate by means of state primaries and caucuses. That's how the convention delegates get committed to a candidate for the first ballot. The Democratic party convention will decide on the Democratic candidate and his or her running mate. That's who will face McCain, the Republican candidate, on the November ballot.
What going on with the election?
Well, we're not actually having the election yet. That comes in November. Right now the Democrats are going through the process of choosing a presidential candidate by means of state primaries and caucuses. That's how the convention delegates get committed to a candidate for the first ballot. The Democratic party convention will decide on the Democratic candidate and his or her running mate. That's who will face McCain, the Republican candidate, on the November ballot.
Why is Barack Obama listed first on the ballot?
He is only listed first on some ballots. In order to be fair, the make different ballots and each candidate is listed first on an equal number of ballots. My ballot had Ralph Nader listed first.
What is the main responsibility of the US state department?
It searves as a foregin policy. Advises the president on the appointment of u.s ambassador, ministers, consuls and others. Informs the congress and american citizens on the conduct of u.s foreign realtions.
How are vice president chosen?
The final choice is made by the electoral college, just as the choice for president is made. In every state, the vice presidential candidate appears on the ballot along with the presidential candidate; they run as a team. This is a huge change from the original method in the Constitution, wherein the vice president was the presidential candidate with the second most votes.
What are the requirements to get on a PA general election ballot--as an Independent?
To get on a Pennsylvania general election ballot as an Independent candidate, you must first file a nomination petition with the required number of signatures from registered voters in your district. For statewide offices, you need at least 5,000 signatures, including at least 100 from each of at least half of the congressional districts. The petition must be submitted by the deadline set by the state, which is typically 13 weeks before the election. Additionally, candidates must meet eligibility criteria, such as age and residency requirements.
