If third-party candidates wish to have their names included on the ballot, they must collect petitions bearing the names of registered voters equal to ________ of the vote in the last gubernatorial election.

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The requirement for third-party candidates to have their names included on the ballot by collecting petitions varies by jurisdiction. However, a common threshold is 1 percent of the vote in the last gubernatorial election. This is a relatively low barrier intended to allow for a diversity of candidates while preventing the ballot from being overwhelmed by too many candidates.

If Third-Party Candidates Wish to Have Their Names Included on the Ballot