Newt Gingrich fails to qualify for primary ballot in Virginia

December 24, 2011
Article by Paul West

Newt Gingrich failed to qualify for the primary ballot in his home state of Virginia. Even though Gingrich has represented Georgia in Congress, he and his wife Callista have lived in the Virginia suburbs for ten years. Their primary takes place on March 6th, also known as "Super Tuesday", when many other states will hold their primaries. Gingrich's campaign manager blames his failure to qualify on a failed system.

"Only a failed system excludes four out of the six major candidates seeking access to the ballot.  Voters deserve the right to vote for any top contender, especially leading candidates,"Gingrich campaign manager Michael Krull said in a statement. 

The week of the deadline, the campaign made more efforts to meet the 10,000 voter signatures. He held multiple campaign events in Virginia and attended a state fundraiser for the GOP.

Rick Perry also failed to qualify.