Ballot access has a big impact on local and state elections. If you’re not in a contested state there’s good reason to vote third party.

Get hold of your green/libertarian party and run for state house some time. File the paperwork that says you’re not going to spend on your campaign and enjoy a little bit of fun. Definitely don’t forget to file that paperwork or they try to make you testify in the capitol and then issue a warrant then give up, fine you, and steal your state returns for a few years. Not that I have personal experience.