More than a dozen third-party candidates have filed paperwork to get on Pennsylvania’s general election ballot in November, potentially playing spoiler in close races. The battleground state is expected to play a decisive role in the presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Four third-party candidates filed to run for president, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Jill Stein, Claudia De la Cruz, and the Libertarian Party’s Chase Oliver. Kennedy, with a famous name and loyal base, is seen as a potential spoiler in the race.
Legal challenges can still be filed to contest the candidates’ signatures until Aug. 8. Pennsylvania’s 19 electoral votes make it a highly coveted prize that has swung between parties in recent elections. Third-party candidates also filed to run for U.S. Senate, attorney general, treasurer, and auditor general, potentially adding complexity to these races as well.
The Senate race between Bob Casey and David McCormick could determine control of the chamber, while other statewide offices have major party nominees facing challenges from third-party candidates. With the stakes high in Pennsylvania, both major parties are closely monitoring these developments, fearing that third-party candidates could affect the outcomes of these critical races.
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