cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/49274836
Though, FWIW, it seems an independent won in 2024:
So it seems that a 3rd party or independent candidate needed only 4000 signatures to run in the Maine Federal Senate race.
https://ballotpedia.org/Ballot_access_requirements_for_political_candidates_in_Maine
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BananaPeal@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 35d
I mean... he was governor before that, and he caucuses with the Democrats.