Overview

• RFK Jr.'s inclusion on the Michigan ballot as a third-party candidate could significantly impact the electoral dynamics, especially given his strong polling among independent voters.
• Kennedy's campaign has successfully secured ballot access in Michigan through the Natural Law Party, alongside his running mate Nicole Shanahan.
• The campaign faces challenges in obtaining ballot access across all 50 states, highlighting the hurdles for third-party candidates in the U.S. political system.
• Kennedy's anti-establishment stance and rejection of mainstream scientific consensus on vaccines have cultivated a fervent base of support.
• Democratic and Republican parties express concerns over Kennedy's potential to split the vote, recalling past elections influenced by third-party candidates.