As announced on April 9, 2024, the petition signatures secure ballot access not only for Young but also for other independent candidates in various state races through the creation of the Better Party. The new party opens a way to field moderate, quality candidates in Missouri not only in this election, but in future elections as well. The documents submitted to the Secretary of State today include ballot access for Young and for one other candidate – Blake Ashby – who will be running for the U.S. House of Representatives in District 1 on the November ballot.