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RFK Jr. Forms ‘We the People’ Political Party in Ballot Access Strategy

Fewer voter signatures are required in some states for party-affiliated candidates. Democrats and Republicans may file legal challenges.
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RFK Jr. Forms ‘We the People’ Political Party in Ballot Access Strategy
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a campaign event in Miami, Fla., on Oct. 12, 2023. Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that his campaign has filed paperwork in six states to create its own political party.

The move was made to get his name on the ballot in those states with fewer voter signatures than is required for candidates not affiliated with a party.

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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.
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