Ballot access in the 2024 United States presidential election

In the 2024 United States presidential election, different laws and procedures govern whether or not a candidate or political party is entitled to appear on voters' ballots. Since election processes are decentralized by Article I, Section 4, of the United States Constitution, these laws are established and enforced by the states. Additionally, there are often different requirements for primary and general elections, and requirements for primary elections may additionally differ by party.

Additionally, the filing requirements to appear on the ballot often differ between parties and independents, leading some independents such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to create a party to get on the ballot in states where the requirement is lower for party-sponsored candidates. Conversely, parties like the Libertarians and Greens will have their nominee petition as an independent in states where such a route is less restrictive.

Maps
All maps are current as of July 13, 2024.

Deadlines
All dates are in the year 2024 unless otherwise stated.

General election
The following is a table for which parties and independent candidates have received presidential ballot access in which states.

indicates that the party or candidate is on the ballot in 2024.

indicates that the party or candidate has credibly finished petitioning for the ballot awaiting certification.

indicates that the state has automatic write-in access.

indicates that the candidate is a recognized write-in candidate.

indicates that the party or candidate did not register for any ballot access for 2024 before the deadline, but may still file as a write-in.

Parties not expected to field candidates for president and parties without presidential ballot access will not be included.

Ballot access in five states or fewer, nominee expected
The following parties are expected to run a candidate for president and vice president, or have done so in the past.
 * Peace and Freedom Party – California (54 electors)
 * Liberal Party USA – Massachusetts and New Mexico (16 electors)
 * Alliance Party – Alaska and Connecticut (10 electors)

Chris Christie Maine qualification controversy
Former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie failed to make the Maine primary ballot, as he did not submit the required 2,000 signatures to the Secretary of State by the November 20 deadline. Christie attempted to appeal the decision, but the Maine Superior Court upheld the secretary's ruling.

Florida controversy
On November 30, 2023, the Florida Democratic Party only submitted Joe Biden's name to the secretary of state. Candidates can be placed on the ballot either by petition, or having the party submit their name to the secretary of state. As his name was the only one on the ballot, the Democratic primary was cancelled under Florida law. Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips heavily criticized the decision, stating "Americans would expect the absence of democracy in Tehran, not Tallahassee." A lawsuit attempting to place Phillips as well as Marianne Williamson and Cenk Uygur candidates was lost in district court.

Tennessee controversy
Tennessee secretary of state Tre Hargett only certified Joe Biden's name for the Democratic primary ballot. Dean Phillips's petition to be placed on the ballot was rejected, as he did not collect enough valid signatures. As voters are still able to vote for Uncommitted as well as write-in candidates, the primary still took place. Joe Biden won the Tennessee primary against Uncommitted by 84 points.

Republican primary
Candidates listed in italics have suspended their campaigns.