Let New Yorkers Choose

Larry Sharpe Is Challenging New York’s Ballot Access Laws

New York’s ballot access laws are supposed to ensure that candidates have real public support.

But when those laws keep qualified candidates off the ballot, they stop helping voters and start protecting the political establishment.

That’s why Larry Sharpe is challenging New York’s ballot access system.

Larry Sharpe isn’t an unknown candidate trying to get attention.

He has already demonstrated statewide support:

The purpose of ballot access laws is to determine whether a candidate is serious and has public support.

Larry has already proven both.

Ballot access isn’t about one candidate.

It’s about whether voters get choices.

When qualified candidates are prevented from competing:

And when competition decreases, politicians become less accountable, which breeds bad politicians.

New York’s current system places enormous burdens on independent candidates and political movements.

Success increasingly depends on:

Instead of measuring voter support, the system often measures who can navigate the process.

That discourages candidates, volunteers, donors, and activists before campaigns even begin.

This challenge asks a simple question:

If a candidate has already demonstrated substantial public support, should government barriers prevent voters from choosing that candidate?

Larry believes the answer is no.

The people of New York, not political gatekeepers, should decide who deserves their vote.

Whether you support Larry Sharpe or not, every voter benefits from:

Democracy works best when voters decide.

Let New Yorkers choose.

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