Join FIVE and Open Primaries for a timely and informative virtual town hall examining ballot access laws and their
impact across three key states: New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona.

Featured Guests:
Jeremy Gruber, Open Primaries
Oliver Hall, Center for Competitive Democracy

Moderator:
Sarah Lenti

Be part of a constructive, solutions-focused conversation on strengthening access,
participation, and representation in our democracy. This discussion is designed to:
● Increase public understanding of ballot access systems and challenges
● Highlight real-world candidate and voter experiences
● Illuminate structural barriers to political participation
● Mobilize informed, reform-oriented civic action

What We’ll Cover
● State-specific ballot access requirements and constraints
● Key differences across New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona
● Barriers facing independent and non-major party candidates
● Opportunities for reform and cross-partisan collaboration
● Practical pathways for citizen engagement and advocacy

We look forward to seeing you there!