Third Party Candidates are Making an Impact This Election Cycle

Published: Aug. 30, 2024, 9:18 p.m.

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, third-party candidates are shaping up to be a significant factor in key battleground states. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent campaign suspension and endorsement of Donald Trump has led to intriguing developments in states like Michigan and Wisconsin, where his name will remain on the ballot despite his withdrawal. Meanwhile, Green Party candidate Jill Stein and independent Cornel West continue their campaigns, facing their own battles for ballot access across the nation. The complex interplay between election laws, voter choice, and the potential impact of third-party candidates could tip the scales in the election results in crucial swing states.