It can also be used to leverage attention on certain issues or policies. The WFP got just over 260,000 votes for the governor in 2022, so it should tell the Democrats that the issues the WFP run on also probably reflect a contingent of thier own voter base.
It can also help the smaller parties retain ballot access because you need a certain amount of votes in the governor election to maintain a spot on the ballot for even other local positions.
It can also be used to leverage attention on certain issues or policies. The WFP got just over 260,000 votes for the governor in 2022, so it should tell the Democrats that the issues the WFP run on also probably reflect a contingent of thier own voter base.
It can also help the smaller parties retain ballot access because you need a certain amount of votes in the governor election to maintain a spot on the ballot for even other local positions.