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Let New Yorkers Choose<\/h1>\n

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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 real public support.<\/p>\n

But when those laws keep qualified candidates off the ballot, they stop helping voters and start protecting the political establishment.<\/p>\n

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

Why Does Larry Matter?<\/h2>\n

Larry Sharpe isn’t an unknown candidate trying to get attention.<\/p>\n

He has already demonstrated statewide support:<\/p>\n

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  • Received nearly 100,000 votes for Governor in 2018<\/li>\n
  • Raised more than $1 million for his campaigns<\/li>\n
  • Built a statewide volunteer organization<\/li>\n
  • Maintains a large statewide and online following<\/li>\n
  • Continues to engage voters across New York<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

    Larry has already proven both.<\/p>\n

    Why Does Ballot Access Matter?<\/h2>\n

    Ballot access isn’t about one candidate.<\/p>\n

    It’s about whether voters get choices.<\/p>\n

    When qualified candidates are prevented from competing:<\/p>\n

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    • Voters have fewer options<\/li>\n
    • New ideas struggle to reach the public<\/li>\n
    • Political insiders gain more control<\/li>\n
    • Competition decreases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      And when competition decreases, politicians become less accountable, which breeds bad politicians.<\/p>\n

      The Problem<\/h2>\n

      New York’s current system places enormous burdens on independent candidates and political movements.<\/p>\n

      Success increasingly depends on:<\/p>\n

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      • Lawyers<\/li>\n
      • Consultants<\/li>\n
      • Technical compliance requirements<\/li>\n
      • Large amounts of money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Instead of measuring voter support, the system often measures who can navigate the process.<\/p>\n

        That discourages candidates, volunteers, donors, and activists before campaigns even begin.<\/p>\n

        What Is This Challenge About?<\/h2>\n

        This challenge asks a simple question:<\/p>\n

        If a candidate has already demonstrated substantial public support, should government barriers prevent voters from choosing that candidate?<\/p>\n

        Larry believes the answer is no.<\/p>\n

        The people of New York, not political gatekeepers, should decide who deserves their vote.<\/p>\n

        Stand for Voter Choice<\/h2>\n

        Whether you support Larry Sharpe or not, every voter benefits from:<\/p>\n

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        • More competition<\/li>\n
        • More choices<\/li>\n
        • More accountability<\/li>\n
        • Better government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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

          Let New Yorkers choose.<\/p>\n

          Got a question? Submit it NOW!<\/p>\n

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