What is the process for a presidential candidate to appear on the presidential primary ballot?
Only major political party candidates may appear on the presidential primary ballot. Candidates are placed on the ballot one of two ways: 1) By direction of the Secretary of State if the candidate is generally advocated, or is recognized in national news media. For the 2008 presidential primary, Secretary Reed released the preliminary list of candidates on Nov. 13, 2007. 2) Candidates may also petition for a spot on the ballot with the support of at least 1,000 registered voters. Filings must be submitted no later than Dec. 21, 2007. Q: What difference will my vote make in the presidential primary? A: Washington State is the second most populous state in the West. Every candidate for President seeks the prestige of winning a primary in a significant west coast state like Washington. National reports of Washingtons primary impact the standing of each candidate. In 2000, the four leading candidates for President campaigned hard in Washington State in hopes of capturing the momentum award
