‘No Labels’ group reaches 10K signatures in Maryland, potentially paving way for third-party presidential ticket

The centrist political organization No Labels has met the 10,000-signature threshold to potentially have a third-party presidential ticket on the Maryland ballot in November, state elections administrator Jared DeMarinis said Thursday.

No Labels, the Washington, D.C.-based group that former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan has been heavily involved in, still must complete other requirements to become a recognized political party in the state — including establishing bylaws, a constitution and an initial governing body. The group must also eventually form a central committee of members to run the party.

Hogan has said he would consider running on a ticket for No Labels if former President Donald Trump is the Republican nominee for a third time, which polls indicate is still likely ahead of the beginning of the GOP primaries next week.

The former governor also recently resigned from No Labels’ leadership as co-chair, a potential sign that he could pursue the group’s nomination as president, The Associated Press reported Thursday. Hogan and No Labels did not respond to requests for comment Thursday from The Baltimore Sun.