Ballot access

RFK Jr. submits signatures for ballot access in Wisconsin and Washington, DC

From CNN's Aaron Pellish

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed ballot access petitions in Wisconsin and Washington, DC, according to elections offices in those states.

The Wisconsin Elections Commission announced on Tuesday that Kennedy had filed for ballot access in the state, without specifying how many signatures Kennedy submitted. Independent candidates are required to submit 2,000 valid signatures to qualify in the state.

The Washington, DC, Board of Elections shared on its website that Kennedy’s campaign filed for ballot access on Wednesday. It did not say how many signatures Kennedy’s campaign has submitted. Independent candidates are required to submit 4,573 valid signatures to qualify.

In total, Kennedy’s campaign has either gained ballot access, submitted signatures or completed signature collection in 46 states. Kennedy has repeatedly said he plans to be on the ballot in every state and Washington, DC. 

Kennedy has qualified for the ballot in 16 states. He’s eligible to receive 212 electoral college votes.