[2][3][4][5][6] Winger is widely regarded as an expert on ballot access and election law,[7][8][9][10] as well as on the topic of third-party politics in the United States.
[11] Though not an attorney, Winger periodically testifies in court cases and legislative hearings and is a source for both the media and political organizers.
[4] The group attempts to co-ordinate action and provide mutual support among the various minor parties for efforts to liberalize and reform ballot access laws.
[21] 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.