{"id":15219,"date":"2026-06-03T12:20:53","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/?p=15219"},"modified":"2026-06-03T12:20:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:20:57","slug":"ballot-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/es\/2026\/06\/ballot-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Untitled"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=\u00bb1″ theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb da_is_popup=\u00bboff\u00bb da_exit_intent=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_close=\u00bbon\u00bb da_alt_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_dark_close=\u00bboff\u00bb da_not_modal=\u00bbon\u00bb da_is_singular=\u00bboff\u00bb da_with_loader=\u00bboff\u00bb da_has_shadow=\u00bbon\u00bb da_disable_devices=\u00bboff|off|off\u00bb][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_column _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb type=\u00bb4_4″ theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u00bb4.27.5″ _module_preset=\u00bbdefault\u00bb theme_builder_area=\u00bbpost_content\u00bb hover_enabled=\u00bb0″ sticky_enabled=\u00bb0″]

Let New Yorkers Choose<\/h1>\n

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Why Larry Sharpe Is Challenging New York’s Ballot Access Laws<\/h2>\n

New York’s ballot access laws are supposed to ensure that candidates have meaningful public support before appearing on the ballot.<\/p>\n

That makes sense.<\/p>\n

But when those laws are used to keep qualified candidates off the ballot\u2014even after they’ve already demonstrated substantial statewide support\u2014they stop serving voters and start protecting political insiders.<\/p>\n

That is why Larry Sharpe is challenging New York’s ballot access system.<\/p>\n

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The Question Is Simple<\/h2>\n

If a candidate has already:<\/p>\n

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  • Appeared on the statewide ballot<\/li>\n
  • Received nearly 100,000 votes<\/li>\n
  • Raised more than $1 million<\/li>\n
  • Built a statewide campaign organization<\/li>\n
  • Earned significant public recognition<\/li>\n
  • Demonstrated ongoing voter support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Why should that candidate have to prove their viability all over again through an increasingly complex and expensive petitioning process?<\/p>\n

    The purpose of ballot access laws is to determine whether a candidate has meaningful support.<\/p>\n

    For Larry Sharpe, that question was answered years ago.<\/p>\n

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    What Changed?<\/h2>\n

    In 2020, New York dramatically increased the barriers facing independent candidates and minor parties.<\/p>\n

    Supporters of the changes argued they would reduce ballot clutter and ensure serious candidates qualify for the ballot.<\/p>\n

    In practice, the new rules have made it significantly more difficult for independent candidates to compete statewide.<\/p>\n

    Today, success often depends less on voter support and more on access to attorneys, consultants, petition firms, and the resources necessary to navigate a highly technical process.<\/p>\n

    The result is fewer choices for voters and less political competition.<\/p>\n

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    This Is Bigger Than One Campaign<\/h2>\n

    This challenge is not just about Larry Sharpe.<\/p>\n

    It is about whether ordinary New Yorkers can realistically build political movements outside the Democratic and Republican parties.<\/p>\n

    It is about whether voters deserve meaningful choices.<\/p>\n

    It is about whether election laws should encourage competition or discourage it.<\/p>\n

    When independent candidates repeatedly fail to gain ballot access, donors stop donating, volunteers stop volunteering, and citizens stop believing change is possible.<\/p>\n

    The damage occurs long before Election Day.<\/p>\n

    The damage occurs before campaigns even begin.<\/p>\n

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    Why Voter Choice Matters<\/h2>\n

    Competition improves every other part of society.<\/p>\n

    It improves businesses.<\/p>\n

    It improves ideas.<\/p>\n

    It improves services.<\/p>\n

    And it improves politics.<\/p>\n

    When voters have more choices, candidates must work harder to earn support.<\/p>\n

    When voters have fewer choices, political institutions become less accountable.<\/p>\n

    A healthy democracy requires competition.<\/p>\n

    A healthy democracy requires choice.<\/p>\n

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    What This Challenge Seeks<\/h2>\n

    Larry Sharpe’s challenge asks a fundamental question:<\/p>\n

    Should ballot access laws be used to determine whether a candidate has public support, or should they be used to prevent competition before voters have a chance to decide?<\/p>\n

    The challenge seeks recognition that the purposes behind ballot access laws have already been satisfied when a candidate has demonstrated substantial statewide support through previous elections, fundraising, public engagement, and voter backing.<\/p>\n

    Ultimately, this effort is about protecting the rights of New Yorkers to hear different ideas, support different candidates, and choose for themselves who deserves to lead.<\/p>\n

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    Stand With Voter Choice<\/h2>\n

    Whether you support Larry Sharpe or not, every New Yorker should support a fair system that allows voters\u2014not political gatekeepers\u2014to decide who appears on the ballot.<\/p>\n

    Democracy works best when voters have choices.<\/p>\n

    New Yorkers deserve those choices.<\/p>\n

    Join us in defending voter choice, political competition, and a stronger democracy for everyone.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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