Implicit in the fundamental right to vote is a right to run a campaign to secure a position in government. Like voting, there are also some restrictions that can and cannot be placed on an individual campaigning for office. For example, reasonable, non-discriminatory restrictions can be placed on those seeking to be placed on the ballot. In particular, the government can require a person to show that he or she has a reasonable amount of public support before the state will place his or her name on the ballot. A state may require you to present a petition for your candidacy with a certain number of signatures on it before you are given access to the ballot.

Another requirement to achieve access to having your name placed on the ballot may be a certain fee. In fact, some states may require you to either have a certain number of signatures indicating support for your position, OR to pay a fee to be placed on the ballot. However, the fee itself must be reasonable in price, and a state may not charge a fee to a candidate that would make it impossible for an indigent person to campaign for office.

Finally, let’s wrap this article up with a few key points.