the state's statutory filing deadline. The connections raised questions about the aims of the entertainer's campaign, and whether it was genuine in its sincerity or intended to act as a spoiler and aid Trump's reelection bid. Trump denied any personal involvement with aiding the campaign, stating, "I like Kanye very much, but no, I have nothing to do with him getting on the ballot. We’ll have to see what happens." John Avlon of CNN compared the campaign's association with several Republicans to that of alleged Republican efforts to bolster the 2004 presidential campaign of Ralph Nader. On October 20, former child actor and independent presidential candidate Brock Pierce invited West to a third-party presidential debate in Wyoming. West did not respond publicly to the invite. Endorsements The following individuals endorsed West: 2 Chainz, rapper (later switched endorsement to Joe Biden) Pamela Anderson, actress, model, and television personality Dez Bryant, professional football player Nick Cannon, comedian, rapper, and television host Chance the Rapper, rapper and songwriter DaBaby, rapper and songwriter Khloé Kardashian, media personality and West's ex-sister-in-law Kim Kardashian, media personality and West's ex-wife Kourtney Kardashian, media personality and West's sister-in-law Rose McGowan, actress, activist, author, director, and singer Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Inc. (also endorsed Andrew Yang) Darrelle Revis, retired professional football player Dennis Rodman, American basketball player Ty Dolla Sign, singer, songwriter, and record producer Rochelle Stevens, 1996 Olympic gold medalist for the United States in the women's 4x400-meter relay Ballot access Qualified for presidential ballot access (12 states, 84 electoral votes): Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, and Vermont. Presidential ballot access requirements submitted but withdrawn, dismissed, or denied (nine states, 104 electoral votes): Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Presidential ballot access deadline missed (29 states + the District of Columbia, 350 electoral votes): Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Litigation West submitted signatures to obtain ballot access in Ohio, Wisconsin and West Virginia. In all three states the Secretary of State determined there were not enough valid signatures and denied West ballot access. Following these decisions, West filed lawsuits in all three states to overturn these