The Reform Party of Florida has reapplied for minor party recognition and ballot access after losing it in 2023 for failing to comply with the state’s annual audit requirements, according to a source familiar with the matter.
A member of National Reform Party Committee leadership confirmed with Independent Political Report this week that the Florida affiliate has an organized group of members who have sent in paperwork to reapply for access.
As of this article, members are waiting for the paperwork to be processed. It is not yet known if this group includes members from the previous state leadership team.
Last year, the Reform Party of Florida had its ballot access and party status revoked due to its failure to comply with the state-required annual audit. Despite several months of communication between the Reform Party of Florida and the State’s Division of Elections, the party was unable to submit the necessary documentation, largely due to financial constraints and difficulties in finding an affordable auditor.
To regain its ballot access and party status, the Reform Party of Florida would have assumedly needed to file the delinquent audit, pay any late filing fees, and submit a written request for reinstatement. IPR has reached out to the Florida Division of Elections for further clarification on the reinstatement process.
Members of the Reform Party will meet remotely on Thursday, May 23, 2024, for their National Convention, where they are expected to address party affiliate agreements, among other business items.
On a related note, the Reform Party nominated RFK Jr for POTUS this afternoon: https://twitter.com/ReformParty/status/1793822520975466720