Petition: Secretaries of State in all 50 U.S. States: |”Petition for Removal of Presidential Candidate's Name from Ballot”|”Reasons-14th Amendment, Section 3

Subject: Petition for Removal of Candidate's Name from Ballot

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[City, State, Zip]

[Date]

[Secretary of State/Lieutenant Governor's Name]

[Office Address]

[City, State, Zip]

Dear [Secretary of State/Lieutenant Governor's Name],

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as a concerned citizen and voter of [Your State]. I believe in the democratic process and the importance of ensuring that those who run for public office uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and responsibility.

I am deeply troubled by the candidacy of [Candidate’s Name] for the position of [Position]. It has come to public attention that [Candidate’s Name] has been implicated in [describe the criminal intent, negligence, or guilty verdicts in detail, including dates and sources of information if possible].

Given the severity and credibility of these allegations/convictions, I, along with [number of petition supporters, if applicable], respectfully request your office to review this matter thoroughly and consider the removal of [Candidate’s Name] from the upcoming ballot.

We believe that it is in the best interest of our state's democratic process and the integrity of our electoral system that all candidates reflect the values and principles that we, as citizens, hold dear. Allowing a candidate with such serious allegations/convictions to run for office would undermine the public's trust in our government and its elected officials.

We understand that removing a candidate's name from the ballot is a significant action. However, we believe that this is warranted in this case due to the seriousness of the allegations/convictions against [Candidate’s Name].

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response and action.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Email]

[Your Phone Number]

Note: This template is intended to provide a basic format for a petition letter. It may need to be modified according to the specific requirements of your state or the nature of the allegations against the candidate. Always consult with a legal professional to ensure the legality and appropriateness of your petition.

1. Alabama: John Thurston (Republican)

2. Alaska: Shirley Meyer (Lieutenant Governor, acting as Secretary of State)

3. Arizona: Adrian Fontes (Democratic)

4. Arkansas: John Thurston (Republican)

5. California: Dr. Shirley N. Weber (Democratic)

6. Colorado: Jena Griswold (Democratic)

7. Connecticut: Stephanie Thomas (Democratic)

8. Delaware: Jeffrey W. Bullock (Democratic)

9. Florida: Cord Byrd (Republican)

10. Georgia: Brad Raffensperger (Republican)

11. Hawaii: Josh Green (Lieutenant Governor, acting as Secretary of State)

12. Idaho: Phil McGrane (Republican)

13. Illinois: Alexi Giannoulias (Democratic)

14. Indiana: Diego Morales (Republican)

15. Iowa: Paul D. Pate (Republican)

16. Kansas: Scott Schwab (Republican)

17. Kentucky: Michael G. Adams (Republican)

18. Louisiana: Kyle Ardoin  (Republican)

19. Maine: Shenna Bellows (Democratic)

20. Maryland: Susan C. Lee  (Democratic)

21. Massachusetts: William Francis Galvin (Democratic)

22. Michigan: Jocelyn Benson (Democratic)

23. Minnesota: Steve Simon (Democratic)

24. Mississippi: Michael D. Watson Jr. (Republican)

25. Missouri: Jay Ashcroft (Republican)

26. Montana: Christi Jacobsen (Republican)

27. Nebraska: Robert B. Evnen (Republican)

28. Nevada: Cisco Aguilar (Democratic)

29. New Hampshire: David Scanlan (Republican)

30. New Jersey: Tahesha Way (Democratic)

31. New Mexico: Maggie Toulouse Oliver (Democratic)

32. New York: Robert J. Rodriguez (Republican)

33. North Carolina: Elaine Marshall (Democratic)

34. North Dakota: Joshua Boschee (Republican)

35. Ohio: Frank LaRose (Republican)

36. Oklahoma: David B. Hooten (Republican)

37. Oregon: Shemia Fagan (Democratic)

38. Pennsylvania: Kathy Boockvar (Democratic)

39. Rhode Island: Nellie M. Gorbea (Democratic)

40. South Carolina: Mark Hammond (Republican)

41. South Dakota: Steve Barnett (Republican)

42. Tennessee: Tre Hargett (Republican)

43. Texas: Ruth Hughs (Republican)

44. Utah: Deidre M. Henderson (Lieutenant Governor, acting as Secretary of State)

45. Vermont: Jim Condos 

46. Virginia: Kelly Thomasson

47. Washington: Steve Hobbs (Democratic)

48. West Virginia: Mac Warner

49. Wisconsin: Doug La Follette

50. Wyoming: Edward Buchanan

Please note that in some states, the duties typically associated with a Secretary of State are carried out by the Lieutenant Governor. The list may also change due to elections, appointments, or other circumstances. Always check the official state government websites for the most recent information.

Summary for Removal of a Presidential Candidate’s Name from the Ballot 

Here is a summary for the petition:

Petitioners: A group of citizens

Recipient: Secretaries of State in all 50 U.S. states

Subject: Petition for removal of presidential candidate's name from ballot

Reason: The candidate's name should be removed from the ballot because they are disqualified from holding office under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Section 3 of the 14th Amendment states that no person who has "engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof" shall be eligible to hold office under the United States or any state. The petitioners argue that the candidate in question engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the United States by inciting the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The petition asks the secretaries of state to remove the candidate's name from the ballot in accordance with Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. The secretaries of state will have to decide whether the candidate's actions meet the definition of insurrection or rebellion and whether they should be disqualified from holding office.

The petition is a legal challenge to the candidate's eligibility to run for president. If the secretaries of state agree with the petitioners, the candidate's name will be removed from the ballot in those states. This could have a significant impact on the outcome of the election.

It is important to note that the petition is not a guarantee that the candidate's name will be removed from the ballot. The secretaries of state have the discretion to decide whether the candidate's actions meet the definition of insurrection or rebellion. They may also decide that the candidate's name should remain on the ballot because they believe that the 14th Amendment does not apply in this case.

The petition is a significant development in the debate over the candidate's eligibility to run for president. It will be interesting to see how the secretaries of state rule on the matter.

14th Amendment Section 3 of the Bill of Rights 

The 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution doesn't belong to the Bill of Rights, which includes the first ten amendments. However, Section 3 of the 14th Amendment reads as follows:

"No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof. But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability."