Sentences with «to petition one's way onto the ballot»
In addition to Perry and former Rep. Chris Bell (D), two other candidates — state Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn (mother of White House spokesman Scott McClellan) and humorist Kinky Friedman — are seeking to petition their way onto the ballot as independents. (voices.washingtonpost.com)
Inacio, a Democrat who petitioned her way onto the ballot, said she would fight to preserve state aid for Hartford and focus on quality of life issues. (courant.com)
He insisted he will go to the convention next month — «I'm not going to say, «Oh, I'm running against the entire party,»» — but will petition he way onto the ballot if necessary. (nystateofpolitics.com)