Secretary Daniels Certifies Nader as Independent Presidential Candidate
Thursday, Aug 7, 2008
LITTLE ROCK, AR—Secretary of State Charlie Daniels today certified a petition submitted by independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader allowing him and his vice presidential running mate, Matt Gonzalez, to appear on the Arkansas ballot in the November 4, 2008 general election.
The Secretary of State’s office verified 1,234 signatures. 1,000 valid signatures from registered Arkansas voters are required of political groups and independent candidates wishing to appear on the state’s general election ballot for the offices of US President and Vice President.
Nader is the only certified independent presidential candidate. In addition to the three recognized state parties (Democratic, Republican, and Green), the Libertarian, Constitution, and Socialism & Liberation parties have also qualified to have their presidential and vice presidential nominees appear on the state ballot.
For more information on the voting process in Arkansas, please visit www.votenaturally.org.
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Contact: Natasha Naragon
Phone: (501) 683-1441
Email: natasha.naragon@sos.arkansas.gov
Arkansas Secretary of State Charlie Daniels
256 State Capitol Building
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone: (501) 682-1010
Website: www.sos.ar.gov
Email: arsos@sos.ar.gov
