The Hill News

Rick Santorum might be left off the ballot in the Indiana primary, giving the former Pennsylvania senator fewer chances to claw his way back into contention for the Republican presidential nomination.

Santorum fell 24 signatures short of the 500 needed from the 7th congressional district, where Indianapolis is located, according to county voter registration officials speaking to WIBC.

Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul are all expected to qualify for the ballot. Santorum could mount a legal challenge or appeal to the Federal Election Commission, although it is unclear how successful such a campaign would be.

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