John,

As we continue our efforts to ensure the Libertarian Party's presence on the ballot across the nation, we wanted to provide you with a comprehensive update on the current status of our ballot access campaigns.

Great news first – we've received significant commitment in several states without requiring additional funds, thanks to the dedication and hard work of our volunteers:

• Washington
• Rhode Island
• Tennessee
• New Jersey
• Minnesota
• Pennsylvania

In these states, our volunteers will be instrumental in meeting the necessary requirements for ballot access. We extend our deepest gratitude to all those who have contributed their time and effort to these endeavors.

However, in some states, we are facing challenges that require financial support from the national party:

New Hampshire

• Cost: $24,000
• Signatures Needed: 3000
• Deadline: 6/14/24

New Mexico

• Cost: $25,000
• Signatures Needed: 3561
• Deadline: 6/27/24

Alabama

• Cost: $40,000
• Signatures Needed: 5000
  
• Deadline: 8/15/24
  

Virginia

• Cost: $40,000
• Signatures Needed: 5000
  
• Deadline: 8/23/24
  

Massachusetts

• Cost: $80,000
• Signatures Needed: 10,000
  
• Deadline: 8/27/24
  

Kentucky

• Cost: $40,000
• Signatures Needed: 5000
  
• Deadline: 9/6/24
  

Your contributions to the national party will directly aid our ballot access efforts in these states, allowing us to navigate legal requirements, gather signatures, and cover associated expenses.

We also want to bring your attention to states where the road to ballot access is particularly difficult:

New York

• Cost: $360,000
  
• Signatures Needed: 45,000
  
• Deadline: April 16th - May 28th, 2024 (6 weeks)

Illinois

• Cost: $200,000
  
• Signatures Needed: 25,000
  
• Deadline: March 26th - June 24th, 2024 (90 days)

While we're actively pursuing access in these areas, it's crucial to acknowledge the unique obstacles they present.

On a positive note, we're nearing completion in states where our ballot access drives are well underway:

North Dakota

• Deadline: 9/3/24
  

Ohio

• Deadline: 8/7/24

With your continued support, we're confident in our ability to secure access in these states before deadlines loom.

Lastly, we must highlight the urgency in states where funding is needed to kickstart our efforts. Our Volunteers are ready, but we need the funding in the following states:

• Kentucky
  
• New Mexico
  
• Virginia

These states represent our most pressing priorities, and your contributions will be instrumental in initiating and accelerating our campaigns here.

In closing, we want to express our appreciation for your unwavering commitment to the Libertarian Party and its principles. Together, we will overcome these challenges and ensure that Libertarian candidates have the opportunity to appear on the ballot, offering voters across the nation a true alternative.

Thank you for your support and dedication to liberty.

Warm regards,