Rapper and music producer Kanye West did not gather enough valid signatures to be on Missouri's election ballot in November, election officials said Tuesday.
Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft notified West his office had verified 6,557 signatures in support of West's bid to be listed as an independent candidate for president. Missouri law requires at least 10,000 valid signatures.
"Therefore, you do not qualify to have your name placed on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot," a letter from Ashcroft's office to West says.
