Winger is widely regarded as an expert on
ballot access and
election law, as well as on the topic of
third-party politics in the United States. Though not an attorney, Winger periodically testifies in court cases and legislative hearings and is a source for both the media and political organizers.
Coalition for Free and Open Elections In 1985, Winger co-founded, along with several minor party representatives, the
Coalition for Free and Open Elections (COFOE). Winger has made one run for public office, a
1986 campaign for Secretary of State of California on the Libertarian ballot line. As he was running for the office charged with the administration of elections, the campaign was styled as being nonpartisan, intended to represent the interests of all minor parties. Winger finished fourth among five candidates with 1.5% of the vote. ==Personal life==