Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks during a campaign event at Independence Mall on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
With a little over seven months to go until the presidential election, Utah is the only state where Kennedy's name is confirmed. His campaign says he has secured enough signatures to land on the ballot in New Hampshire and Hawaii.
The campaign tells Fox News they plan announcements each week going forward regarding their ballot access efforts.
While Kennedy is confident he will reach his ballot access goal, attaining it is a costly and time-consuming venture for any candidate not tied to a major political party.
WHO IS ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. AND WHY IS HE RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT?
However, another move could quickly land Kennedy on the ballot from coast to coast.
Kennedy, who is polling in the low double-digits in potential 2024 showdowns with President Biden, former President Trump and other third-party or independent contenders, has held occasional talks since last summer with leaders of the Libertarian Party, to possibly run on their ticket in November.
"The Kennedy campaign is keeping all its options open," campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear reiterated to Fox News in a statement.
That is the same line that Kennedy told reporters when he raised eyebrows by speaking at the Libertarian Party of California's annual convention in late February. His appearance helped the state party draw a record-breaking crowd.
Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles on March 18, 2024. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
Kennedy appeals to many Libertarians, in part due to his repeated criticism of vaccine mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, Kennedy's policy differences with the Libertarians, including his strong support for Israel in its war in Gaza with Hamas, could be major sticking points for delegates attending the national convention later this spring.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
There are plenty of Libertarians opposed to allowing on their ballot a candidate who is not 100% in-line with their anti-war and non-interventionist positions.
While Kennedy is grabbing plenty of media attention, there are more than a dozen announced candidates already vying for the Libertarian Party nomination.
Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.
Subscribed
You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter!
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rfk-jr-running-mate-announcement-may-boost-presidential-ballot-access-bid