Four candidates are on the ballot for U.S. Senate in Arkansas this year, but the Association of Arkansas Counties (which receives some government funding) is sponsoring a debate on October 13 and has only invited the Democratic and Republican nominees.
The Association of Arkansas Counties now says its criterion is that candidates must be at 5% in a poll to be invited, but no poll has been held in Arkansas that lists all four candidates. See this story.
Is the Assoc of Arkansas Counties a bunch of hillbillies?
It is more likely just controlled by the Dem/GOP political machine.
Richard. What did Green Party nominee John Gray mean when he stated that only 8% of the voters in Arkansas identify with either of the 2 parties?
Is the Arkansas registration law one where you have the option to list your political party or political affiliation ONLY if you want to, but still have the right to ask for a Democratic or Republican primary ballot at a primary election?
Interesting.
Arkansas lets people choose to mention a party membership on voter registration forms, but when a voter lists a party on the form, it has no legal effect whatsoever. This policy is fairly new and most voters have probably never filled out a form that asks for the party.
Idea, idea! If the number of undecided voters in any poll is over 5% like in this case, voters should be able to choose which candidate(s) should debate the duopoly! For Prez Debates, if the undecideds plus third party/independent vote exceeds 15%, the same thing should happen!