Each state has it's own set of laws for an unaffiliated candidate to get on the ballot for the general election. The majority of the states have petitions signed and a filing fee that goes towards the general board of elections.
Office-group ballot
Ballot
An Office Block Ballot is a type of electoral ballot in which the names of those running appears in a single column under a heading which states the office for which they are running. Office Block Ballot often list candidates in alphabetical order, which many have interpreted as being as inherent disadvantage to those who end up on the bottom of the column.
Coattail effect
It simply means selecting the candidates for the electorate to choose from at the ballot. For example - there might be 10 candidates nominated (chosen) to run for office - but obviously only one can have the job !
minor parties are placed on ballot by petition
state petition
The ballot with only the names of the candidates for the highest office appears is called The Short Ballot.
ballot or sample ballot
The Short ballot
The Short ballot
Short Ballot
Party-Column Ballot lists all candidates under the name of that party. Office-Block Ballot lists candidates under the office.
A Ballot.
It is called an office block ballot.
Office-group ballot
an office block ballot