Ganim and Foster filed papers as petitioning candidates before the Democratic primary, giving them a place on the November ballot regardless of the primary outcome. (courant.com)
We know this is true because Kentucky requires a declaration of candidacy in April for petitioning candidates for state (but not federal) office. (thirdpartypolitics.us)
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy took advantage of petitioning candidate Joe Visconti's first appearance at a gubernatorial debate to criticize his Republican opponent Tom Foley's position on Connecticut's gun control law. (wshu.org)