On October 17, the Arkansas Green Party was notified that its petition has been certified. It is the only Arkansas party, other than the Democratic and Republican Parties, that is on the ballot for all office (the Libertarian Party is on for president only).

Now, the only states with no ballot-qualified parties, other than the Democratic and Republican Parties, are Alabama, Iowa, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington (14 states). In Georgia, where the Libertarian Party is the only ballot-qualified minor party, it is only ballot-qualified for statewide office, not district or county office.

The New Mexico Secretary of State is threatening to declare that the Green Party is not ballot-qualified, but seems to be having trouble making up her mind. She may rule today (October 17).