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August 24, 2006
Green On Ballot
A federal judge ruled yesterday that the Green party candidates must be allowed on Arkansas ballots this fall.
The American Civil Liberties Union sued on behalf of the party and Lendall, arguing it was unfair for the state to require more than 24,000 signatures to place Green Party candidates on the statewide ballot while independent candidates need only 10,000 signatures.
This is one time I agree with the ACLU. Election rules should be the same for everybody.
Why the difference?
State lawyers argued the higher threshold would prevent the state from having an overly crowded ballot.
Yeah let's not confuse the electorate with too many choices.
Posted by Rita at August 24, 2006 08:40 AM