By | Associated Press – Sat, Mar 3, 2012Americans Elect, a group angling to put a bipartisan presidential ticket before voters, has been certified for ballot space in 17 states and has efforts are under way in many more. States where the group has cleared signature or access thresholds:
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Florida
Kansas
Maine
Michigan
Mississippi
Nevada
New Mexico
Ohio
Rhode Island
Utah
Vermont
Wyoming
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Source: Americans Elect
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