How We Can Win the 2028 Presidential Election

It is possible for a 2028 third-party presidential candidate to win a write-in campaign against the two major political parties, particularly by focusing on states that allow write-in candidates not listed on the ballot. The success of such a campaign would hinge on mobilizing voters in these key states, where dissatisfaction with the major parties is high.

Currently, 33 states and Washington D.C. allow write-in candidates for president, provided they file the necessary paperwork in advance. These states, combined, represent a total of 309 electoral votes, which is more than the 270 needed to win the presidency. Here's the breakdown:

• States that allow write-in candidates (with paperwork): Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C., Wisconsin, Wyoming.

In these states, a well-organized write-in campaign could capitalize on growing voter disillusionment with the major parties, particularly if the candidate presents a strong, unifying message that resonates with independent and swing voters. By focusing efforts on mobilizing grassroots support and leveraging social media for outreach, a third-party candidate could feasibly capture the required electoral votes to win the presidency.

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The cost of registering as a write-in candidate in every state that allows it is generally much lower than the cost of gaining named-ballot access. While the exact fees vary by state, the overall expense for filing as a write-in candidate is typically in the low thousands of dollars, with some states requiring little more than paperwork and a nominal fee.

In contrast, the cost of obtaining named-ballot access is significantly higher, often involving extensive legal battles, signature-gathering campaigns, and substantial fees, which can run into the millions. For example, in large states like California or Texas, the financial and logistical challenges of gathering the necessary signatures or meeting other ballot access requirements are particularly daunting, often requiring a full-scale campaign infrastructure just to get on the ballot.

Therefore, the write-in route not only offers a more cost-effective path to candidacy but also allows a third-party candidate to focus resources on voter outreach and campaign strategy rather than on the complex and expensive process of securing ballot access in every state.

This strategy becomes especially viable in an election where both major parties are highly polarized and where voters are seeking an alternative that can bridge the growing divide. The 2028 election could provide the perfect storm of circumstances for a write-in candidate to make history, as long as the campaign is able to efficiently communicate a broadly appealing vision, and energize a diverse coalition of voters across these key states.