Political Connections: Third parties
By: News 14 Carolina Staff
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NORTH CAROLNA -- For third party candidates in North Carolina, getting their name on the ballot can be a challenge.
This year, that challenge includes tens of thousands of signatures the candidate must get first. Republicans and Democrats don’t have to worry about such requirements.
To discuss the issue of third parties and the struggles they face in North Carolina, Mike Munger, Libertarian candidate for governor, sat down with News 14 Carolina.
Elon University pollster Hunter Bacot also shared his thoughts on
independent political parties.
News 14 Carolina wants to know what you think. Should third parties face signature requirements to get on the ballot? As of 1 p.m. Saturday, 49 percent of voters in our unscientific SnapPoll said they should. Cast your vote and fell free to leave a comment about your thoughts and feelings.